Levothyroxine makes

[Owleyes]

Hello i’ve been taking the same make levo for ages now. But my pharmacy can’t get hold of them. I need advise please on what other makes I can take and ones to avoid.

Thank you

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Owleyes

What brand and dose were you taking?

helvella has a list of UK brands here:

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[SlowDragon Administrator]

Ring round different pharmacies until you find brand you need

Which brand do you normally have?

[Owleyes in reply to SlowDragon]

Hi

It’s accord was activis

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Owleyes]

Both Almus and Northstar are Accord product (at least, in their 50 and 100 microgram dosages).

Maybe you could get Almus (often available at Boots) or Northstar (often available at Lloyds)?

[Owleyes in reply to helvella]

Yes Northstar they can’t get at my Lloyd’s.

Will ask if they can get the other one and will ring round

Thank you

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Owleyes]

Accord is activis - just rebranded

[Partner20]

This will depend on whether you are sensitive to any fillers commonly used in medications and supplements. You may already be aware of some that cause issues for you. Acacia, used in Mercury and Teva, can be problematic for some, lactose in many brands for others, while Teva contains mannitol which seems to provoke a reaction, too, although this may be in my opinion, due in part to negative comments about it resulting in a nocebo effect. Mannitol is found in many food products, and also has many natural sources, including sweet potatoes, cauliflower, butternut squash and watermelon, so you may be aware of an issue with this substance. Always check the PIL of any medication or supplement, whether prescribed or otc, so you know exactly what you are ingesting. We all differ in what suits or doesn't suit us, so there is no perfect brand of anything for everyone. Trial and error is often the way to go.