Hives itchy head & face.

[Totoro25]

Hello all,I have had my levothyroxine increased from 75mg to 100mg approx 2 months ago. I have suddenly developed hives on my face and wondered if it could possibly be as a result of the above increase?apologies of this has already been answered. All the best T

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Has your brand of Levo changed?

[Totoro25 in reply to SeasideSusie]

I just checked and yes it has mercury pharma before ans Accord now

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Totoro25]

I don't think it is obvious why Accord should be the cause, nonetheless changes of product have often been shown to cause problems.

In case it is of any help, my medicines documents identify all UK products.

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[Totoro25 in reply to helvella]

Thanks Hellavu for your help it's much appreciated.

All the best T

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Totoro25]

It could be that you are reacting to one of the fillers in the new brand. Ask to have your usual brand prescribed and see if things settle down, if they do you'll know to avoid Accord brand in the future, and because Accord also make Almus brand for Boots then you should also avoid that. If you are fine when back on your original brand ask your GP to name it on your prescription on the first line.

[Totoro25 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Hi Susie, so I have reverted back to my old brand and also informed my Pharmacy etc so fingers crossed..thanks again.Can you tell me if splitting eyelids may be a side effect of the increase in thyroxine as its quite recent.. I may be clutching at straws but I'm desperate to find something safe to apply to the lids. Have tried vaseline but my eyes are reacting to that.

Any help would be appreciated.

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Totoro25]

Can you tell me if splitting eyelids may be a side effect of the increase in thyroxine as its quite recent..

Never heard of that before nor any personal experience.

[Totoro25 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thank you for your quick response.

[Totoro25]

Thanks so much Susie I actually have some 50s of previous brand so will take and see if it settles down. Plus will speak with Pharmacist too.Thanks again 🤗

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