Yea, success at last, got a trial of levo, is one mfr. more reliable than another please?

[siskin]

After much doc. shopping got someone to listen at last, but feel very nervous.

Many thanks to all who have answered my questions over the last 3 yrs.

[Clutter]

Well done, Siskin. It's a matter of suck it and see to decide whether Mercury Pharma, Actavis (also branded as Almus in Boots) or Wockhardt is best for you. Wockhardt has the least fillers but only comes in 25mcg doses. I prefer Actavis but some feel it lacks potency and prefer MP. I've not had problems when Wockhardt has been added to either MP or Actavis.

Take your Levothyroxine with a full glass of water on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after food and drink, two hours away from other medication and supplements and four hours away from vitamin D3, calcium, iron and oestrogen.

[siskin in reply to Clutter]

Thanks Clutter, is there a preference for eve. or am. I am tempted by am cos I like a full tum when I go to bed, I sleep better.

[Clutter in reply to siskin]

Personal preference, again, Siskin. I used to take mine at night until it got in the way of choccie biscuits and milky drinks. Morning is more convenient because I don't eat breakfast. I didn't notice either made any difference to how I felt or absorption.

[siskin in reply to Clutter]

Exactly Clutter, Horlicks, nice and thick, and Rocky Molten Caramel. Mmmmmm. I don't know the emoticon for licking lips. (:-))

[Heloise]

Good for you, siskin. You might have to reveal your secret to others still having problems with a diagnosis.