Advice Please ....Run out of T3, have some outdated Tiromel, should I take whilst waiting for my prescription?

[jamjar67]

Hi - I am in a bit of a panic! I have accidentally run out of my T3 which I am currently on a trial and getting via my GP. I have ordered some more but it says they won’t be ready for a couple of days, I will ring and chase in the morning.

I’m taking Mercury Pharma 10mcg am and 10mcg pm. I take my 1st dose at 5.30am.

I bought some Tiromel online a good while ago but never took it, I still have it but the expiry is 05/2020 and the tablets are 25mcg.

Do you think it would be ok to take them as a temporary measure? I would need to cut in half and shave a little off.

I’m wondering if anyone else has ever taken outdated Tiromel ?

I’m afraid I will be unwell with no T3 for a few days!

Looking for opinions

Many Thanks 🙏

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Yes better to take it, than miss two days

Many people say timorel isn’t as strong as others, so you may be fine with taking as half tablet

[jamjar67 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you, the Drs are getting me an emergency prescription so that’s good of them. I wasn’t sure about the strength so will take one now.

Thanks very much for replying 😊

Won’t let that happen again!!

[humanbean]

I've taken expired Tiromel lots of time. It still works.

[jamjar67 in reply to humanbean]

Thankyou 🙂

I was thinking if I should just start using the Tiromel and save my in date MP just so it doesn’t go to waste. I know ideally I shouldn’t switch between brands but now I’m finally taking T3 it seems a shame to waste it... I have my 1st appt in Jan with Endo following my trial so wondering if it would matter if I take Tiromel from now or stay on MP and use up the Tiromel afterwards - ant thoughts?

[humanbean in reply to jamjar67]

That's my logic too - it seems a shame to waste it since it is so hard to get hold of.

[humanbean in reply to jamjar67]

I would take the older packets. Obviously I can't say whether or not it will affect your results. If anything, I might expect expired tiromel to reduce your TSH slightly less than something up-to-date, and might reduce your Free T3 slightly. But this is just a guess.

[jamjar67 in reply to humanbean]

Well if it reduces my TSH then that would be a good thing when seeing the Endo as she mentioned she will be monitoring that - next obstacle to overcome!! Well seems worth a go 👍

[humanbean in reply to jamjar67]

I had a brain fart - a weaker pill would keep your TSH higher than a stronger pill.

I didn't sleep well last night.

Sorry!

[jamjar67 in reply to humanbean]

No it was me... I meant increases!! I am not aware that I had a brain fart last night but clearly it’s possible I did too!! 😂

[MjM2015]

You can get an emergency prescription just ask your receptionist at doctor surgery