Roma T3

[Geegee777]

Ive just been given Roma Liothyronine capsules, by nhs. Has anyone had good/not so good results?

[SlowDragon Administrator]

What brand were you using before

How much T3 are you currently taking and do you split as 2 or 3 smaller doses spread through the day

Like all thyroid hormones

We are all different…..Roma suits some people

But …..Several members didn’t get on with Roma and have swapped back

NHS (misguidedly) believes Roma is cheaper

That depends on what doses you’re taking

Current prices NHS pays here

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[Geegee777 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thybon Henning, 15mcg daily, 5mcg in morning and 10mcg afternoon 1pm. I m very nervous about swapping as I feel so much better now. Also i need to increase my levo aswell

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Geegee777]

Request changing to Morningside 20mcg tablets and cut in half and 1/4 to get required dose

Far far cheaper

You might be better (eventually) on 3 x 5mcg doses

But let everything settle and get levothyroxine dose increase FIRST

when under medicated high cortisol levels can make a late dose T3 at bedtime affect sleep

[Reefseeker]

I was given Roma after our hospital pharmacy moved over to it for reasons of price. Unfortunately I cannot tolerate gelatin, so the pharmacy has to put in a special request for me to have tablets each time.

[Geegee777 in reply to Reefseeker]

I just hope its ok, thing is I need an increase in levo aswell, ill need to do one thing at a time

[Reefseeker in reply to Geegee777]

If you don't have gelatin intolerance, you should be fine. And yes, it's that old 'isolate one variable at a time' to make a dose increase, one then the other, just in case you get a reaction to either.

[Geegee777 in reply to Reefseeker]

I don't think i have a gelatin intolerance, but I would not have known i have a gluten and lactose sensitivity until I came across this most fantabulous forum. I have quite a few of my current t3 medication left, I may increase my levo first until I retest after 8 weeks, then try Roma. Its funny isnt it, I was worrying about it all, but after chatting about it, I finally made a conscious decision. Thank you 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[Barley23 in reply to Reefseeker]

I had digestive issues with the capsules but the patient leaflet says the capsules can be cut and the contents dissolved. I double checked this was appropriate for me with my GP and have felt a great deal better just having the contents.

[Reefseeker]

Good luck, I so hope it goes well for you 👍