Is Levothyroxine a generic?

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Registered: 05-22-2007
Is Levothyroxine a generic?
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Fri, 07-20-2007 - 10:25am
Hi Everyone,
I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and was prescribed some medication. I've been on the meds for approximately 3 weeks and am confused if I was given a generic prescription. When I search Synthroid online I find: Synthroid® (levothyroxine). The reason I'm concerned is because I recently read in "The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough" that if you're trying to conceive it's important to be receiving Synthroid and not the generic due to the variation of, I guess, hormones in the pill. I recently miscarried and I'm hopefully going to be released from DR care and allowed to TTC in one more month. I'm scared that if I'm not taking the correct medication I could experience another painful miscarriage. Can anyone help?
Thanks!
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Fri, 07-20-2007 - 5:46pm

Hi desousa05,


Welcome to our board.


I'm going to let the others on these meds answer your question but from what I understand, generics should be avoided for anyone on thyroid meds.

 

Calley7

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Registered: 06-15-2007
Mon, 07-23-2007 - 8:40pm
Yes, i am on Levothyoxine for 4 yrs now and yes it is Generic, but it is one of the best for hypothyroidism. Good Luck any questions i am here so write back anytime