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

[Barb135]

Yes, the T3 med is a pill; you can take it at the same time as the Tirosint, or not, whichever works best for you.  It would also depend on the dosage of T3 med.

I'm on 88 mcg Tirosint, with an additional 5 mcg generic T3.  I take my Tirosint when I first get up in the morning, then, since I'm on such a low dose of T3, I wait and take that later in the  morning.  Most people find it beneficial to split their T3 med into more than one dose, but again, because my dose is so small, it's not worth the hassle.  If you ask the doctor to prescribe the medication in 5 mcg pills, it's easy to split the dose, without having to actually cut the pills, thereby being able to keep your levels more steady.  For instance, if you were on 10 mcg/day, you could take 1 5 mcg pill in the morning, and the other around noon, or so, but it's best not to take T3 after about 3:00, or it could interfere with sleep.  

Check with your insurance company about the Tirosint.  My insurance pays for it, but not as much as they pay for a generic levo.  

[sunrock]

This is something I may look into as well. But I know I need T3 meds as well.

Isn't the T3 a pill? Do you take them at the same time?? Right now I am getting a custom combo capsule of T4 and T3...but my insurance will not pay for it like they gladly will  for synthriod.

If my insurance pays for this Tirosint....and I take a T3....it may not only work better but be more affordable!!!

Always hopeful in CA
Mia

[Barb135]

I've been on Tirosint, since shortly after it came out in May 2010.  It's certainly not a "placebo".  

I was on levo pills for over 2 yrs, prior to being on Tirosint, and once I got on it, there was immediate improvement.  Ovviously, "liquid Synthroid" is something to see for some of us.

[DreamNaut]

Beware of placebo ladies and gents, I would ask an honest pharmacist about the drug before switching :)

[DreamNaut]

Seems like a good medication for those with allergy to Synthroid fillers, but there is nothing revolutionary about this drug. Yes it may 'absorb' a little bit better / quicker, but if you take your Synthroid like you should, on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, it's not worth switching over unless your just doing TERRIBLE on Synthroid, even then I might recommend Armour. IMHO, nothing to see here, liquid Synthroid..

[Barb135]

Because of the better absorption of Tirosint over pill type meds, some people who have been on pill type med, may need to drop down a notch when they take Tirosint; however, that's not always the case and the same dosages are available for both types of med.

I agree that scary is most likely over medicated and should probably cut back her dosage.