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Tirosint In The UK?

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Hi! Does anyone have Tirosint precribed by their UK GP? I was told by my local pharmacist that it isn't available in the UK on the NHS (considering I live in the far northern back woods not sure if this is true in more civilized areas). I am researching the most hypoallergenic meds available either on the NHS or at reasonable cost. Also, does anyone know which T3 is the most hypoallergenic? I know of WP but that's not available and wish to consider the synthetic route. Thanks!

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humanbean7 years ago

These are all the forms of levothyroxine listed in the BNF (British National Formulary). Theoretically, any doctor can prescribe any of these.

bnf.nice.org.uk/medicinal-f...

Tirosint gets a mention as a capsule, but I'm confused - I thought it was a liquid.

Clutter• in reply tohumanbean7 years ago

HB,

It's a gel capsule.

humanbean• in reply toClutter7 years ago

Okay, thanks. I obviously got the wrong end of the stick somewhere along the line.

• in reply tohumanbean7 years ago

On an American site, it comes in pills in numerous dosages which is good.

Ari3• in reply to7 years ago

I would like to try Tirosint could you please guide me how to buy it.iam in uk

helvellaAdministrator• in reply tohumanbean7 years ago

Tirosint is a gel cap so a semi-liquid capsule.

humanbean• in reply tohelvella7 years ago

Thank you for the info.

Clutter7 years ago

MapleMoose,

If you are unable to tolerate Mercury Pharma, Actavis (aka Almus and NorthStarr), Wockhardt and Teva Levothyroxine your GP or endo might consider prescribing liquid Levothyroxine or Tirosint which can be imported.

Mercury Pharma, Morningside Healthcare and Teva Liothyronine aren't hypoallergenic. Because of the cost it is very difficult for new patients to get T3 prescribed.

• in reply toClutter7 years ago

Thanks Clutter. I will have to purchase T3 from abroad. I want to avoid Teva both T4 and T3 at all cost. I tried the lacto free levo and was pretty ill on it and have been told numerous people have also reacted to Teva products. I've tried Tiromel but there's lots of fillers/binders in it. I am very allergic these days and it isn't food related or hayfever as I've tested and done food elimination tests. It seems to have increased substantially since moving back to the UK and switching Levo brand. I was living in the States previously with morThanks Clutter. I will have to purchase T3 from abroad. I want to avoid Teva both T4 and T3 at all cost. I tried the lacto free levo and was pretty ill on it and have been told numerous people have also reacted to Teva products. I've tried Tiromel but there's lots of fillers/binders in it. I am very allergic these days and it isn't food related or hayfever as I've tested and done food elimination tests. It seems to have increased substantially since moving back to the UK and switching Levo brand. I was living in the States previously with more choice.

Clutter• in reply to7 years ago

MapleMoose,

All tablets have fillers and binders. Just because Teva Levothyroxine didn't suit doesn't mean that Teva Liothyronine will not suit, they are completely different products.

If you are buying T3 without prescription your options are limited. As Tiromel didn't suit you might try Mexican Grossman Cynomel.

phirestar7 years ago

In the US. Tirosint is only available as a gel capsule. There is no pill and it is still under patent. I'm taking tirosint so I can advise that it is t4, gelatin, glycerin and water. It's considered hypoallergenic and was primarily formulated for those w absorption issues. It's generally recommended to reduce dose by 25% as it it 100% absorbed where other t4 meds vary.

helvellaAdministrator• in reply tophirestar7 years ago

phirestar,

Quite - Tirosint simply is a gel capsule.

It is also available in several European countries. Including Italy and Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary: sometimes branded as Syntroxine.

I think the retail prices are lower in Europe - though that is sometimes difficult to establish without actually buying the product.

Ari3• in reply tohelvella7 years ago

Hi there I am willing to buy Tirosint and iam from Uk how can I get it ordered?If I could have some information on it it would be really appriciated !thank you

• in reply tophirestar7 years ago

Thanks for the helpful info.

Ari3• in reply tophirestar7 years ago

Iam from uk how can I order buy Tirosint ? I need your advice please?where should I ring or order?

helvellaAdministrator• in reply toAri37 years ago

You would probably do better by posting a new question rather than asking a single person who is in the USA on a four month old thread.

• in reply toAri37 years ago

Hi! I never pursued buying Tirosint in the end as I really wanted to have a good go with NDT, which is now working quite well for me. Apologies, I can't advise you on suppliers or give advice about this product.

Ari37 years ago

You can buy Tirosint on American website I just made an order if u r interested pm me

Letapis• in reply toAri36 years ago

Hi could you tell me more about purchasing tirosint from America. I live in uk and need t3 but doctor unable to prescribe maize free liquid version!

Thanks in advance

Bernadette