Different makes of levo!

[giggy63]

Is it ok to take different makes of levothyroxine?

[jimh111]

Generally yes although I once found a difference between 50 mcg tablets many years ago.

It's possible you will have different absorption rates with different brands so it is better to stick with one brand if you can. I would try it, if it becomes a problem you could ask your doctor to prescribe Eltroxin which is the original branded form and around the same price.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Many people find different brands are not interchangeable

Which brand of levothyroxine do you normally take

What’s the new brand

Teva brand especially upsets many people

Obviously if lactose intolerant you need lactose free levothyroxine

[Poppycat999]

Hi giggy63 Spoken to you before about P.o.p glad you sorted yours out with pessary. I too have hypothyroidism l take 50micrograms daily ALMUS brand that's what the chemist supply before l had WOCKHARDT l dont think you get a choice at chemist. I think its best to try and take same brand l put the brand name on my prescription for next time. All the best to you. I have just started BHRT oestrogen gel 2 pumps and progesterone 100 tablet I'm nearly 61 very late menopause at 58.