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

[dannymarie120]

I had thyroid cancer 3 years ago and now have hyposthyroidism, I recently starting taking trinosint, and it works wonderful. For two years I was off and on synthroid and levothyroxine, I felt tired and fatigued all the time. After as little as 2 weeks I started seeing a vast improvement; I am no longer tired, my weight is more managable, and I feel more energized to go about my normal activites. My endo told me the difference between the synthroid and trinosint is  while synthroid is not a generic drug it still has fillers in it and dies, as compared to trinosint which is just pure thyroxine.

[ozzyfin]

I'm on 75 mcg a day of Tirosint, seems to be working fine. Skin itched and burned when on Synthroid.

[karen_m1967]

The doctor kept my test results.  I know she wants my TSH levels around .03, and they are at 1.7.  My labs for TSH have always been pretty stable until recently (last set of labs).  I hadn't gone to the doctor for some time because of insurance.  She also tested me for PCOS, which came out fine.  She has no medical reason for the problems I'm having.  I just started the Tirosint on Wednesday.  I realize it must take a couple of weeks to notice if there is any change.  I am so hopeful.  I am only 43 and I should not feel this lousy.  I'm so tired "all" the time.  My job is stressful, and I work different shifts a lot, but even when I go to bed at 9pm, I don't feel much better than if I go to bed at 2am.  As far as the cytomel--I was on that right after the surgery, but not since.  I read all over on the internet about the benefits of T3, and my doctor sort of got mad.  I don't want to do anything that is bad for me, but at what point is your quality of life more important?  

[Barb135]

What med/ dose were you on prior to the Tirosint?  

You need to have FREE T3 tested every time you have TSH and Free T4 (she IS testing that isn't she or is she dosing strictly by TSH levels?)..

Yes, some people stay on T3 med indefinitely -- I've been on it for over 2 yrs, and have no intention of going off it any time soon.  There are doctors who believe that giving T3 med causes osteoporosis and/or other conditions -- that's only a concern if your levels get too high and with regular testing (including Free T3 and Free T4 levels), that shouldn't happen.

Since Tirosint is basically hypoallergenic and absorbed more readily, it might be best if you try it alone for a while, but we'd need to see some lab results in order to be more specific about your individual situation.

If you have a copy of your latest labs, please post them, along with reference ranges, which vary from lab to lab, so must come from your own report.  If you don't have a copy of the report, your doctor is obligated to provide you with one, upon, request.......

[Brucergoldberg]

Ps not sure about your diet pill but I would suggest trying just the thyroid hormone first.  You may just lose weird from the thryroid getting support.

[Brucergoldberg]

Every person is different.  You will have to find out what is best for you.  Tirosint may be the new synthroid at some point.  It's a little cheaper as well.   I wonder how many folks are now on it.