Help! with my Thyroid...?

Question

Is there any difference in taking Synthroid or Levothyroxine? My doctor cannot seem to get my levels correct. My pharmicist said the problem is levothyroxine, she said I should always take Synthriod. Is this true??

I am hypo... for less than 2 years and still trying to learn all I can. Please share what you know. Thanks :)

Answer 1

Definitely take Synthroid.  the generic drug for this sickness in not 100% effective and thyroid controls our body if we do not take the correct dosage our body cannot function.  Whenever u take a generic form of drug, it comes from different manufactureres so next refil might come from anothr manufacturing company.  Take the drug back and tell them you want synthroid, you might have to pay a bit mor copay but please take the name brand.  The pill has to say synthroid on it and on the flipside should say the dosage # on it.  

Good luck