Have you heard about the thyroid med TIROSINT (Levothyroxine Sodium) capsules -- No DYE or FILLERS ? Dr. Lupo mentioned this med during his chat last night (link inside) ..

[ChitChatNine]

Tironsint Levothyroixine Sodium Capsules- no dye or fillers

Anybody using this med?  When did it come out - ?  

Dr Lupo's Health Chat 7/28/10:  http://www.medhelp.org/health_chats/show/52?camp=msc

[NewVoyages]

I just started tirosint, have had headaches, panic attacks, pain in my lower abdomen, face numbness and muscle weakness. I'm on 100 mcg, feel better at night than during the day with an appetite at night but not during the day. Will be talking to my doctor tomorrow about this along with gastro problems and quick rise in BP's too. I'm allergic to all kinds of stuff, so additive free isn't always the best either I guess. So you aren;t the only one.

[codyc]

I switched to Tirosint from Synthroid over a year ago.  Switched to the same dosage and it was too much. I now take half of the amount of Tirosint that I was taking with Synthroid and doing much better.  My body absorbed Tirosint much better than Synthroid.

I really like Tirosint as my allergy problems with Synthroid have all gone away.

[Amk77]

I have been on 88mcg Tirosint now for 14 days, and I too have had chest tightness with heart palps. All my labs came back below the normal range. My dr now wants to switch me to Levoxyl. My symptoms are subsiding & I'd like to give Tirosint a little longer to work. Are you still taking Tirosint & how are you feeling?

[Anniegoose]

thank you for this wonderful dialogue on tirosint.

since i'm having sooo many problems with the levo, AFTER i go to the cardiologist [new heart problems since starting on the levo] i will ask about tirosint.


blessings to all.

[sunrock]

Thanks for your input. I am going to look into it.
Right now I am waiting ( hanging in there) for my 6 week test date and to level out on what I am on. I know I will most likely need to go up in at least the T4. The increase may be 115mcg from 110 mcgs.
I am wondering, I read from their web site that it is absorbed 103% over the pill form that is only 88% ....makes me think that I would do okay at 112 mcgs. But first I want to see how the blood tests for my Frees are
Mia

[laura1967]

I am on both:  150 mcg Tirosint and 25 mcg Cytomel. I take my Tirosint in the morning and half of my 25 mcg pill at same time. I then take the other 1/2 approximately 5-6 hours later.
My insurance reimburses me for the cost of synthroid, so i only have a small amount to cover on that one. It is well worth the cost to me!
Tirosint has been absolutely wonderful for me! I would never want to go back on any of the other T4 meds.