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potency issues in levoxyl
by sheila614, Nov 02, 2007 08:38AM
I have tried Synthroid and Levoxyl for my hypothyroidism. I have Graves and have been treated with RI. I have been on 150 mcg of Synthroid and Levoxyl but still end up hypo. I switched to 175 and did ok for a while, but I have noticed for years now that it is hard to find a dose and stick with it due to fluctuations in the potency. When I get it refilled (same brand, same strength, etc.) I will notice sometimes on day 4-5 of the new bottle that I am feeling a bit hyper. My heart pounds and I can't sleep. This will continue all month until I get another new prescription filled. Then it goes back to normal. My TSH will change slightly but nothing major. All of the doctors that I have talked to about this say it is NOT the medicine, but I know it is. It has happened too many times to be a coincidence. Any thoughts?
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by sheila614, Nov 02, 2007 08:42AM
To: sheila614
Just to clarify....I have tried BOTH levoxyl and Synthroid. I do not take them both at the same time. I don't think I was clear on that point.
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