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Problem with Zentiva liquid levothyroxine

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Hi, Following my previous post on the subject.

My gp has agreed to give me a prescription for a named brand. He even agreed that I could have a prescription for 100mcg and take more. The only problem is I have to find a supplier and name the brand.

I have been getting my prescription from Tesco for years. They tell me that their system states that they are only allowed to order Zentiva brand - which comes in anyway! I contacted my local Boots store and they told me the same thing. My local village pharmacy, which is co-op said they are not allowed to request any brands for anything. They just accept what is sent to them. It may vary each time. She told me if Zentiva was sent in , I could refuse it and take the prescription somewhere else!

My question is, what do I do now? My headaches and allergies may be nothing to do with Zentiva, but it burns the back of my throat, makes me wretch and sometimes actually makes me vomit. This is happening more frequently than it used to. I really need to try a different brand. I feel so much better with liquid levo - when I'm not throwing up!

There are no other pharmacies that I can go to - I live in a village. There are no other pharmacies. I did try Lloyds on line - they would not answer the phone! It said on line that you could check that they can supply your medecine - but that seemed only to be available once you've registered with them!!

I've never used an on line pharmacy - how do they work? Can anyone recommend one I can use. Will my gp be happy with using one?

Thanks for your help. It is much appreciated.

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK

I have not used any online pharmacies so cannot answer from that point of view.

I am posting so that you can know what makes are available in the UK. Some are based on propylene glycol others on glycerol - seems to make a difference to some members. But it could be other ingredients that are a problem.

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dizzy864 in reply to helvella

Hi, Thanks for your help.

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List of pharmacies to try

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dizzy864 in reply to SlowDragon

Hi, Thanks for the info.

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