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levothyroxine side effects
by sonya511, Mar 06, 2008 08:29AM
I have just switched from levo to the non-generic Sunthroid.
My quesion is about the side efffects with the genric version- i had excessive drowsinees- i felt like i was in a stupor-i been on the synthroid just a few days but can tell am less groggy and more alert.
What is that about?
My quesion is about the side efffects with the genric version- i had excessive drowsinees- i felt like i was in a stupor-i been on the synthroid just a few days but can tell am less groggy and more alert.
What is that about?
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Sounds obvious, but generics can differ by as much as 25% in active ingredient and the FDA is ok with that! (ie. 100 mcg generic levothyroxine could have between 75-125 mcg)
This really matters with thyroid meds because the TSH needs to be kept in a very narrow range and a small difference in the amount of t4 you get can make a big difference in the TSH and how you feel.
Also it is possible that a filler in the generic didn't sit well with you.
Glad you are beginning to feel better.