My doctor insists that I be on the Sythroid - not Levothyroxine. She says it works better.
My insurance won't cover a name brand if a generic is available, so I've been paying $60 for a 2 month supply. I've considered just telling my pharmacy to fill it generically and see if there really is that big of a difference.
The interesting thing is that I know people who take a much higher dose of levothyroxine than I do of the Synthroid, even though their TSH levels before meds were close to mine.
I only take 37.5 mcg a day whereas they take 100 mcg and 150 mcg.
__________________ Symptoms:
Obesity, Mild Hirsutism, Moderate Hair Loss, Irregular Menstruation, Insulin Resistance, Hypothyroidism, Acid Reflux, Acanthosis Nigricans, Skin Tags Daily Medications:
250 mg Flutamide, .43 3/4 mcg Synthroid, 1000 mg Metformin,
Apri (BCP's), Nexium, Acidophillus
Weight Stats:
Current: 227, Short Term Goal: 200, Long Term Goal: 130
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