Tablet change second week not good

[Nellups]

Hi all. Now second weeks of new Thyriod tablets, not feeling too good a bit shaky anxious, thick headed etc. Just want to know how long do I go before asking doctor for new blood tests?

[Kes8]

Do you mean change of brand? Change of dosage either up or down? or Change of type of pill?

[Nellups in reply to Kes8]

Change of brand

[Thysus]

Hi Nellups, let me know how you are in a while. I think you will have to wait for a few weeks till you'll have a stable amount in your body. I'm on day two and already feel shake 😑 they say it's not possible, but I really start to feel anxious. Hope you will be better soon!

[Nellups in reply to Thysus]

I was fine up to Sunday, went for a walk Monday felt shaky, even more so now

[Thysus in reply to Nellups]

Sounds like your body has to get used to the Levothyroxine. They say it can take up to six weeks till you know if you have the right dose. But if you feel really really worse I would call my doctor!

[crimple]

What brand were you on and what brand are you on now? Quite a few people on here have posted about issues with TEVA and I personally wouldn't touch it with a barge pole after issues in 2011/12 that meant MHRA withdrew their licence!

[Nellups in reply to crimple]

Was on Levothyrox. now on L-thyroxine

[crimple in reply to Nellups]

But is it by a different manufacturer? Different manufacturers use different fillers which can affect each of us differently!

[Nellups in reply to crimple]

Yes and different formula

[Thysus]

I'm on Teva and just started, because I became hypo after RAI. A few years ago I had block & replace treatment with PTU and Euthyrox and I remember that I had the same side effects in the beginning. Now I really have to deal with hot flashes and sweating. My endo says I have to try for a few weeks, because my body has to get used to the new levels. Sounds reasonable.