I have searched through past posts but can't really seem to find my answer.
I am going to be given a trial on T3 as I don't feel well on T4 only (Eltroxin) and my levels fluctuate dramatically so my Endo has realised that there could be an issue as he has now seen my results fluctuate over the last 9 months ad is going to trial T3.
I have spoken to my Pharmacy already and as they do not have any patients currently on T3 I am going to request the brand that I want to try but even after reading all the posts on T3 I am confused and do not know which brand to ask for.
I am unable to take Activis T4 so don;t want to try that as it doesn't agree with me. Mercury Pharma Eltroxin seems OK with T4 tablets but I don;t feel well so not sure if it is a binder/filler issue or a conversion issue making me feel so unwell.
My next set of bloods in 4 weeks time will include RT3 to rule that out but I think I have a low conversion issue anyway.
Results:
18 April 18 (150mg daily T4)
TSH 0.53 (0.27-4.5)
T4 25.7 (11-23)
T3 4.53 (3.1-6.8)
11 May 18 (150mg daily T4)
TSH 59.3 (0.27-4.5)
T4 14.9 (11-23)
T3 3.37 (3.1-6.8)
I do understand that tablets are very much determined by individual but I need a brand to start with and would like opinions please.
Thank you
I get 5mcg liothyronine tablets. There was two brands but Perrigo has stopped supplying. I now get Sigma pharm brand these I find stronger than Perrigo.
On my prescription it just says liothyronine 5mcg. I get mine supplied from Boots I have to wait a week for them as they request them from their supplier.
I believe commonly prescribed Mercury pharmacy 20mcg, Morningside and Teva.
Thank you wightmouse.
Hopefully there will be more replies later with personal experiences for each brand.
Because I am unsure whether it is Eltroxin causing some of my symptoms it is hard to know which brand to choose.
Are these on NHS?
Any idea of cost in comparison to the 20mcg tablets?
I would love to try them. I currently cut 20mcg Morningside Healthcare tablets up and take 3 x 5mcg (approx) per day
Can't find a price supplied to nhs as its an imported product. Online prices come up from around 50 dollars for 100 to £118 on an online pharmacy that I not allowed to name.
Just found this in search which is interesting stating liothyronine 5mcg by Sigma pharma is the most cost effective way of prescribing liothyronine not my nhs area but may help others.
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Have you tried Mercury Pharma or Morningside Healthcare T3?
Just wondering how Sigma compares
I take 3 x 5mcg Morningside (difficult to cut into 1/4's accurately)
Was on Mercury Pharma many yrs ago I think?? Was a 20mcg tablet I had to cut. Don't think I got on too well. Luckily for me there was a production problem and my pharmacy suggested if I was cutting up tablets to ask GP to give me 5mcg ones. That's when I had a good GP.
Difficult to say if better because as I've learnt more and asked for results etc. Done my own testing my dose of levo has gone up, vitamins improved.
Now not in bed all day. All I definitely can say is Perrigo I needed 3 x 5mcg. Sigma Pharma I needed 2 x 5mcg.
.I can't get levels in top 75th percent of ranges because of my insomnia I will be awake for days.
My next repeat prescription has to be renewed by my GP who is new to practise has never seen me dreading getting the " your t3 has been withdrawn letter"
Why you cutting up 5mcg tablets? Or was that a mistake?
I currently cut 20mcg Morningside Healthcare into 1/4's and take 1/4 tablet (5mcg approx) three times per day
How's your vitamin D levels? Low vitamin D can be linked to insomnia
drgominak.com/sleep/vitamin...
Yesterday in parliament
You should NOT have T3 stopped
theyworkforyou.com/debates/...
I've read Vince Cables debate and keep up to date with everything on here. My vitamin D level is good thanks recently had all them checked. First time everything is in order. 😃
Might be worth saying to GP the pharmacist suggested as you cut up the 20mcg tablet that changing your prescription to a 5mcg one your dosing would be more stable. Sometimes a little white lie goes a long way.
If it's anything like my pharmacy these days it's never the same one anyway. Bit like GPs!!
Good luck.