Accord levothyroxine

[TVOReason]

In my previous posts I have talked about Teva and the bad side effects I experience, now it’s Accord

In April I was given Accord 100mg, ( usually Mercury Pharma) I never gave it another thought as long as it wasn’t Teva.

I started to have stomach pains and swelling, it got to be so debilitating I resorted to going to see a doctor multiple times. Since then I have undergone all sorts of blood tests CA125 ovarian cancer test, FIT bowel cancer tests scans internal and external and saw a gastroenterologist but nothing has shown up and all the gastroenterologist could suggest was Amitriptylene.

Having gone through all of that I have found that it was all the result of taking Accord.

The pharmacist has again put a note on file not to dispense Accord but they tried to give me Hillcrest which, on checking the side of the box, was Accord.

The pharmacist gave me Wockhardt, but they only produce 25’s but on taking those at the correct dose my stomach pain eventually stopped.

[SAFSUK]

Sorry to hear of your issues. Can I ask how long before your stomach settled down after stopping the Accord. I started taking 100mg of levothyroxine (Accord) 3 at the end of October as part of block and replace for Graves. Within 48 hours of starting it I had stomach bloating, excessive wind and a horrible sensation of trapped burps. After 2 and a half weeks my endo despite saying he didn't think my digestive issues had anything to do with my medication took me off levothyroxine. I've stayed on carbimazole but at a reduced dosage. I'd been on 40 mg of carbimazole for 6 weeks when I started the levothyroxin and now on 20mg since stopping the levothyroxine. My digestive issues have not resolved as yet. I have had a couple of better days since stopping the levothyroxine but had a horrible day yesterday and now having a better one today. I have a gastro consultant appointment next week but I'm still wondering if it's the medication - either the levothyroxine or carbimazole that's the problem. If the levothyroxine it would be good to know how long the misery lasts now I've stopped taking it.

Nb I had wondered if symptoms were because I'd gone under active but latest blood tests suggest not as I'm still over active although levels have come down.

[TVOReason in reply to SAFSUK]

Hi SAFSUK,

Sorry to tell you but it was 3/4 days I experienced a reduction of the pain, although my stomach is still swollen.

For me it’s the result of the fillers they use to bulk out the medication, Mannitol and Acacia seems to be the culprits.

Best of luck with your Gastro appointment

[SAFSUK in reply to TVOReason]

Thanks - would rather you'd said a week or so lol but helpful to know. Glad you're feeling a bit better.