Collected my prescription today and have been give the above thyroxine.
I have always assumed that all brands are pretty much the same, but have never heard of this one or had it before.
I started out years ago on Eltroxin, which I liked but then it disappeared. Then I had Almus for many years and then Teva when my dose was reduced to 75mcg, as presumably Almus didn't do this strength.
Is anyone else on these Aristo ones and are they okay?
Thanks.
Aristo has been available for a few years now.
As with everything, views vary, but quite a lot seem to find it is fine for them. I do!
Lots of experiences and opinions if you look here:
helvella - Aristo Vencamil & Levothyroxine Posts
Experiences of taking Aristo levothyroxine as posted on HealthUnlocked.
Includes a search for more recent posts about Aristo Vencamil.
Last updated 28/01/2025
Link to blog: helvella.blogspot.com/p/hel...
Details of ALL UK levothyroxine products are in my UK medicines document.
You will see that Eltroxin is listed. It disappeared for a while, then returned. But it is identical to Advanz Pharma/Mercury Pharma levothyroxine. Actual availability in pharmacies varies.
helvella - Thyroid Hormone Medicines - UK
The UK document contains:
Up-to-date versions of the Summary Matrixes for levothyroxine tablets, oral solutions and liothyronine available in the UK. These include declared ingredients for all UK-licensed products.
Details of every dosage of each medicine include PL numbers, PIP numbers, tablet markings, product history and links to:
● Patient Information Leaflets
● Summary of Product Characteristics
● Product Assessment Reports
● Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d) entry and current prices
Document has links to:
● British National Formulary
● NHS Drug Tariff, etc.
PLUS how to write prescriptions in Appendix F.
Also includes links for anti-thyroid medicines (but not product details).
Direct link to PDF:
📄 dropbox.com/s/bo2jzxucgp9hl...
Blog last updated 14/02/2025 - documents are regularly updated
Link to blog:
helvella.blogspot.com/p/hel...
Thank you so much for all of the information.
I have always naively assumed that all brands are the same because the drug is the same, but it seems I was wrong.
I haven't felt well for years, but no specific reason can be found. It is mainly tiredness, aches and pains, blood pressure higher than it used to be and chest pains - now I am wondering if ties in with when my levothyroxine was changed from Almus to Teva. Hopefully the Aristo Vencamil will suit me better and things will improve.
I sincerely hope so.
When I first started taking levothyroxine, I made a positive decision to accept whatever was offered. I knew that some felt there were differences but thought that those affected were somehow particularly sensitive.
Within a few months I had positively suffered from that decision so have tried to maintain a consistent make ever since. When Aristo came out, I wanted to try it. I'd previously tried at least two other German lactose-free products and found them good for me. Now my prescription is written for Vencamil. 
That is very encouraging that it works for you and I am definitely wondering if it was the Teva brand that didn't agree with me.
The trouble is at the moment it seems we have to accept whatever brand is supplied and even if I do like the Aristo, there is no guarantee that I will continue to get it.
Could be!
helvella - Teva versus the rest
A discussion of the issues surrounding Teva levothyroxine.
Last updated 10/02/2025
Link to blog:
If you get on well with it, ask for your prescription to be written for Vencamil (not levothyroxine). After months of stupid issues asking receptionists and sending emails, my actual GP did so in about one minute and was happy for me to get it.
Price isn't always an issue. I think 75 microgram Vencamil is less expensive than Teva - but would need to check to be sure!
Aristo Levothyroxine 
Aristo Levothyroxine 
Aristo levothyroxine?
Vencamil/aristo, is it an okay brand of Levothyroxine
