Little over a week before my Endocrinology appointment I haven't had health insurance since November of 2017 I've had to switch amongst the leftover medications that I've had over the last 4 months switching from one brand unithroid to 2 different levothyroxine generic brands I've developed joint pain and lower leg swelling was just wondering if anybody had any ideas on why this is happening the doses are exactly the same
Unithroid versus Generic Levothyroxine - Thyroid UK
Unithroid versus Generic Levothyroxine
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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK
Well, I think you'll find that Unithroid is actually sold as Lannett! So if one of the "generic" products is Lannett, try sticking to that. If not, try getting it. Perhaps someone in the USA can help with where to go? I think Walgreens carry Lannett.
dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/
Yes - many people are unhappy with some makes but fine on others. Once you find one that is OK, try to stick with it.
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