Lactose free options

[Supermisshelen]

Hi everyone

I want to approach my doctor who is really excellent, about changing my medication to be lactose free, as I have been doing great on completely dairy/gluten/and almost soy free diet, as my T3 is thybon but my current T4 northstar/accord isn't.

I have looked through the helpful list on Thyroid UK, but am still a little bit confused as to what is actually available, having looked also at info on what companies are available on nhs prescriptions.

I'm not keen to try Teva even though it may be ok, as has more fillers and e numbers that what I currently take, but wondered if anyone has made a switch to Eltroxin and found it better-a liquid lactose free option? I know its unique for everyone, but I think absorption is an issue for me, so wanted to try this before going for a dose increase.

Thanks in advance,

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

All levothyroxine oral solutions are lactose-free!

But they are expensive and some find them messy, or do not tolerate the glycerin very well.

Available lactose-free tablets are Teva and Aristo.

There are quite a few posts which mention Aristo and include a number of patient experiences.

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

[Supermisshelen in reply to helvella]

Thank you helvella, I’m going to take a look!

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Supermisshelen]

Not sure if you have seen my list?

helvella - Thyroid Hormone Medicines.pdf

This document has information about the available thyroid hormones in the UK and, in less detail, around the world.

dropbox.com/s/shcwdwpedzr93...

[Supermisshelen in reply to helvella]

I’ve just seen it now.,thank you, this is really comprehensive 😀