You bet there’s a difference! I’ve been on Synthroid since 1992.
The generic Levythyroxin absolutely kills me.
10 years ago my then Doc INSISTED I go on generic for 6 months and I ended up losing the best job I ever had because I couldn’t think clearly and was unable to handle stress as usual. I was also unable to sleep and tired all the time.
My pharmacy has filled the generic instead of name brand a few times and I’ve tried taking it with the same results. Walking death.
My condition is Secondary Hypothyroidism after having a pituitary tumor so maybe that makes some difference, but I am not alone in my assessment of the generic being crap.
And you - Generic Defender Guy on this thread - don’t even bother.
And for you other Synthroiders, here’s an article:
WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS STUDY?
This study demonstrates that Synthroid and generic levothyroxine are not equal in children with congenital hypothyroidism, even though the FDA states they are interchangeable.
Yes have already stated that prescription drugs and OTC items warrant different considerations. Go brand-name with the former, and be flexible with the latter.
Have you tried Tirosint? I had a thyroidectomy and am highly allergic to many of the fillers in medicines (as in “find the epipen now” allergies). It contains only 4 ingredients: T-4, gelatin, water & glycerin.
The doctor tried me on generics since that is what was paid for by my insurance. Only problem was I never had any idea which company’s generic I was going to get and what they might have used for fillers this time. Insurance still doesn’t pay for my Tirosint, but I was able to get a coupon from the company and I pay $25.00 a month. Expensive compared to the 87 cents for levothyroxine, but it beats the side effects.