Crescent pharma

[Forestgarden]

Hi all, I've experienced a lot of hair loss over the past 6 weeks since being issued with crescent pharma 25mcg levothyroxine tablets (previously either teva or wockhardt which I've been OK on). I take 87.5mcg levo daily, so a 50mcg accord tablet, plus 1 and a half 25mcg tablets. Has anyone else experienced any issues with crescent pharma? Any noticeable changes to blood test results? Thank you 😊

[SlowDragon Administrator]

when did you last test thyroid levels and iron and ferritin levels too

Hair loss often low iron/ferritin

[Forestgarden in reply to SlowDragon]

Thyroid was tested in July. My iron ferritin levels have been OK in the past. It seemed to be a fairly sudden occurrence, lasted several weeks, but is beginning to settle down now. Maybe I was low in something and just coincided with the crescent pharma change

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Forestgarden]

Well it definitely could be the change in brand

Retest vitamin levels at least annually

[helvella Administrator]

Just a minor observation, you could also achieve 87.5 by taking a 50 and splitting a 75! Which might open up alternatives.

If you feel there is a real difference, I encourage you to put in your own Yellow Card report.

A good idea to discuss with your prescriber and pharmacist - if they are amenable!

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[Forestgarden in reply to helvella]

Just a minor observation, you could also achieve 87.5 by taking a 50 and splitting a 75! Which might open up alternatives.Hadn't thought of that! Will maybe give it a try. Might be cheaper for the GP too 🤔

I tried opening your Dropbox docs, but couldn't on my phone. I'll try on the PC later

[helvella Administrator in reply to Forestgarden]

They are not always easy on phones, I'm afraid.