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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Synthroid change to Nature-Throid
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Synthroid change to Nature-Throid
by Virginia3309, Oct 22, 2009 01:21PM
My total thyroid was removed because of Cancer. I have gone through Radiation Abliation and am cancer free. I am on Synthroid .50 five days a week & .75 for two days. My dosage has been changed several times. I would like to know what would be the correct dosage if I change to Nature-Throid? The conversion chart is confusing? I am having problems getting my levels correct. Will Nature-Throid work to suppress recurrence of cancer and work better to level the TSH, T3, & T4?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Oct 26, 2009 06:19AM
, Oct 26, 2009 06:19AM
Nature-throid is not readily available due to indefinite back-order of these types of products. Would stay with synthroid (or other levothyroxine product) but stick with a brand as control of levels is part of the cancer therapy.
Member Comments (4)
by stella5349, Oct 27, 2009 05:37AM
Your levels of meds seem fairly low for a total TT.
by Virginia3309, Oct 31, 2009 08:23AM
To: Mark Lupo, MD
Nature-throid is now available and will be available. I need to know the conversion from Synthroid 400 mg per wk (7 days) to Nature-throid.
by Dawnmarie97, Nov 18, 2009 12:33PM
To: Virginia3309
Where are you finding that Nature-throid is now available again? Thank you.
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