I take levothroxin and used to take tirosint when stupid pharamacist made a mistake and thought there was no .075 generic-—so I paid $40 copay for no reason for 6 months. Some people do better on that brand name, others don’t.
I mean some people take after only a half hour, etc. and an MD web guy said a full glass of water on an empty stomach (nothing 1 hr before or after) has more molecules enter the body than a small gulp or two. I know my thyroid screws up my digestion. I can burp something from 3-4 hours ago—proving it didn’t get used by my body thanks to the darn thyroid. And I struggle with losing ANY weight. I starting to read books on that subject. Sensible eating and a little exercise don’t get the weight off.
Prayers up that your other health matters will turn out with all good news. Don’t let yourself worry.
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The endo said tirosint is usually the last resort just in case people have reactions to the additives in the other thyroid meds. Tirosint supposedly doesn’t have any. For me it made me feel in between the synthroid and armour. From what i’ve read and experienced, thyroid meds make a lot of people gain weight. I used to weigh 95-105 lbs. When I went on the levothyroxin, I went up to 130 lbs. I’m down to about 115 lbs right now and it still feels strange. It makes my face, hands and legs swell up.