Difference between levothroid and levothyroxine

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Avatar n tn what is the difference between levothyroxine and thyroxine if they both are the same dosage.
Avatar f tn Was dx with Graves disease almost 12 yrs ago and had the radioactive iodine treatment at that time. Was placed on thyroid medication and seemed to tolerate it with no problems with allergic reactions. For the past 5 months I've been dealing with medication problems and difficulty adjusting my thyroid levels. It went over active and then underactive. I've been on both generic and brand name Levothyroxine.
Avatar n tn Levothroid, Levoxyl, Levo-T, Synthroid, and Unithroid are all name brand Levothyroxine drugs. I may be missing a whole other group of drugs, but you may be able to find one of the above. Best of luck.
909086 tn?1242660764 Now that I think about it again........I remember a difference between Synthroid and the generic Levothyroxine. One was soft and would almost get stuck in my throat as it fell apart, the other was like a pebble. Dont remember which one was which though......... You do have to grind up the dessicated with your teeth a little to speed things up from 1/2 hour to 10 minutes, its a little 'chalky', no big deal.
Avatar f tn I do have goiters also, but was told that when they enlarge i can switch between hypo/hyper and that over time my body will kill my own thyroid and i will become hypo. Is there really a need for me to take synthroid 25mcg for hashimotos? and will it go away. I'm so confused because i do have hay fever and asthma so is the synthroid even okay for me to be taking in the first place?
428837 tn?1250007204 I was astounded to find out that the retail price difference between real Cytomel and the generic is only about $8 a month. My insurance company has totally cheaped-out on me. Well, I guess that's not a big surprise, is it? {eye roll} Laters, kids!
Avatar m tn Her husband is a pharmacist, and he says their is a difference between synthroid and levothyroxine, and insists that she stay on levothyroxine. Is there that much difference between the two? I would think that if you are on one or the other nad stay with it, it shouldn't matter.
404389 tn?1217030704 Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, Unithroid. Be careful though. They are the same main ingredient but use different "binders". Personally I cannot take the generic and only do well on the Synthroid - others are quite opposite. You will find many of us out here who swear by a particular brand (or the generic) and refuse to switch because of bad experiences. If you are going to switch, talk to your endo first so your labs can be monitored.
1263014 tn?1318032697 Well, I went to the doc and she was reluctant to run any new tests on me....ugggg Kaiser. she did get an MRA which was negative.....I told her to humor me and switch me back to whatever brand levothyroxine kaiser is using because I felt better on the batch I had right after surgery. It cost me $30 as opposed to $4 at Wal-Mart. When I got the bottle home, I had the stock bottle because Kaiser fills 90 days at a time.
Avatar f tn I got my results to TSH tests and the doctor put me on Levothroid. My number was 2.6. Is this high or low? I was reading about the side effects and they are enough to scare me away from taking this medicine. I'd appreciate any help from anyone familiar with this drug. I definitely don't need to lose any hair and don't have the privilaedgo ot time to become nasty tempered or hyper. I have a husband to take care of and he drives me nuts at times through no fault of his own.
Avatar f tn I am constantly aware of this weird sensation in my chest and I was hoping that raising the F4 and F3 would stop this as it very distressing.
Avatar n tn Hello. I had a total thyoidectomy in 1995 and have been on a suppressive dose of Levothroid ever since. I have already developed osteoporosis, which I have been told is most likely connected to the Levothroid dosage. Recently, I have been reading about an additional connection between high thryroid hormone levels and Alzheimer's Disease. I am extremely concerned about this issue. If you can give further information, I would be very grateful. Thank you.
Avatar n tn Other brand names of the same chemical compound are Synthroid, Levo-T, Tirosint, Unithroid, and Levothroid. However, please do not change prescription medications on your own. Please discuss with your doctor. Take care! The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history.
Avatar f tn Hope someone can help. I have had low to no thyroid function all my life. I was on synthroid made by "flint" from the age of 4. When flint stopped making it I had to switch to the now "synthroid brand and have had several allergic reactions. My doctor switched me to levothroid made by forest and it was awesome no side effects no swelling in my tongue or throat. I had no swallowing problems.
Avatar f tn I've taken Levoxyl, Levothyroxine and Synthroid. Didn't notice a difference. But then, that was back when I was taking the meds for hypo and I didn't have the faintest idea what "Hypo" was. Had no clue about symptoms therefore I didn't have any. Ignorance was bliss.
899045 tn?1241824973 I have been working really hard with my weight-loss, I exercise more than most people I know in my weight loss group, 65oz of water per day, 20-25 carbs, Veggies, Lean meats, no sugars, you name it, I've been doing it. I am also HypoThyroid and on 50mcg of Levothroid. My weight loss had been a upward battle, very hard battle. Anyhow, I spoke to a Dr. on the phone (My Dr. is out on leave), she looked at my chart and said that as we get older, we exercise less. I am only 35.
1263014 tn?1318032697 10 days later I am having severe headaches and right eye blurry and watery and nausea. My eyes are still puffy and my brain feels tight. I have been researching and found this can be more hypo symptoms than medication related. Anyone else have headaches?????
Avatar f tn Yes, definitely, I dreaded every increase I had. What's your latest FT3, FT4 and TSH and their reference ranges? Which meds and how much are you taking now and what is your increase history (with timeline)?