[Anonymous]

#1029780

The same doses of levoxyl and synthroid should not be any different — they are tested against each other to gauge their strength of thyroid hormone. Some doctors do suggest that, due to certain inactive ingredients found in different pills, we stick with one particular brand of replacement hormone if at all possible. I had to switch from Synthroid to Levoxyl because there’s one dose that Synthroid doesn’t make (.137), and it didn’t seem to make a difference to me, but my doctor would rather I didn’t need to switch. If Levoxyl makes the dose you’re on, check with your doctor and see if switching back doesn’t help.

-Ski
NGDF Assistant Online Facilitator

[Anonymous]

#1103793

I am recently on 88mcg per day of levoxyl, taking it 1/2 hr. before eating, as per drug company recommendations, and I am definitely noticing off again on again stomach upset and general gasiness… is this just something that I am going to have to deal with for the rest of my life? Is Synthroid any different? Will it get worse as my dose increases?
It’s funny, when my doctor checked me three months after RAI, I felt fine, great even, sleeping well and feeling normal. I was actually surprised to hear that I was starting to go hypo. Now I am sleeping very lightly with lots of dreams that wake me up. Grrr.
I guess I should be lucky that I haven’t (yet- knock on wood) felt what being hypo is like, but like another post-er I am wondering what normal is!
-Maia

[Anonymous]

#1103794

Hi there wen888! I had my thyroid out in june of last year. I went hypo almost immediately after and could begin replacement therapy (way easier for me than PTU) within the first couple of weeks. It wasn’t too bad- I react to the anesthesia and become nausiated for 24 hours, but I understand most people are not like me there.- what to ask: how long should I get off work? is it normal to have a numb neck for several months? (I had small numb spots for 4 months), what kind of stitches will be used? (I had one big stich that wove back and forth under the skin so my scar looks wonderful- not noticable at all), How Many Times Have You Done This???(make sure they do several a month and are VERY experienced before you let them touch you!)!!! Have you ever had an problem with the surgery?? when will I leave the hospital?( My dr went out of town a day after my surgery and I really wasn’t ready to go home the day after- but a new dr sent me anyway… it was upsetting at the time) I was ok- but emotionally and pysically exausted. anyway I do not regret the surgery and would do it again if I could choose over again. I wish you luck! -Lissa

[Anonymous]

#1103795

While Levoxyl and Synthroid have the exact same active ingredient (levothyroxin sodium), it is likely that they have somewhat different inactive/inert ingredients used to make them into a pill. It is the inert ingredients that typically cause a problem with someone taking the pill. IT is usually the dyes used, but I remember that one brand of pill (sorry, I cannot remember which specific brand) used lactose as a filler, while Synthroid did not. I remember that because if someone is lactose intolerant they should not be prescribed that particular brand of replacement hormone. You could try checking with your pharmacist to see if there is a difference in inert ingredients between Synthroid (or any of the other replacement hormone brands) and Levoxyl. If there is, talk to your doctor about whether or not you could try a different brand to see if the problem goes away.

Bobbi — NGDF Online Facilitator

[Anonymous]

#1103796

Bobbi-
Thanks, that information was very helpful!
-Maia

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