are synthroid and the generic levothyroxine really the same thing?

Question

I've heard from a couple that the generic isnt consistent in dosing as sythroid. Is this true?

Answer 1

I have been on levothyroxine for 6 years and it's been good for me. My doctor said it's the same as synthroid.

Answer 2

There are four well-tested, brand name preparations of levothyroxine available in the United States for the treatment of people with hypothyroidism (low thyroid) – Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, and Unithroid. Although there are differences in how these products are manufactured, such as the use of coloring dyes and fillers, each of these brand-name medications is reliable.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of generic levothyroxine made by a number of different pharmaceutical companies. The various brand name and generic tablets of levothyroxine may differ in how much levothyroxine they contain; how much of the levothyroxine is absorbed into your body; and, how much levothyroxine circulates in your body.

If your doctor has switched you from a brand name levothyroxine – such as Synthroid – to a generic version, you may experience symptoms of too much medication or not enough medication.

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Answer 3

generics must be consistent with the trade brand. your doctor will be sure that the dosing is consistent within both types- sometimes a pharmacy will only stock certain dosages meaning that you may have to take more or less tablets but you will still be getting the same amount of medicine.


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Answer 4

They are the same. I have a co-worker though, who swears that Synthroid is the only thing that works for her (psychosomatic, thinking that can make your body react differently). In my family the generic works just fine, and by the way, they are usually cheaper so that helps our pocketbooks too!

Answer 5

Yes they have the same active ingredients. It is only the non active ingredients that differ when talking about generic vs. name brand. So it will work exactly the same.

Answer 6

There are four well-tested, brand name preparations of levothyroxine available in the United States for the treatment of people with hypothyroidism (low thyroid) – Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, and Unithroid. Although there are differences in how these products are manufactured, such as the use of coloring dyes and fillers, each of these brand-name medications is reliable.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of generic levothyroxine made by a number of different pharmaceutical companies. The various brand name and generic tablets of levothyroxine may differ in how much levothyroxine they contain; how much of the levothyroxine is absorbed into your body; and, how much levothyroxine circulates in your body.

If your doctor has switched you from a brand name levothyroxine – such as Synthroid – to a generic version, you may experience symptoms of too much medication or not enough medication.

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Answer 7

my dr. told me not to take generic in thyroid meds!!!! it's one of the few that he doesn't recommend generics! it is very true! also, best to take on an empty stomach. watch taking over the counter meds too, like cold meds or anything...read the label on the back. this is very important too. go to dr. regularly and get ur level checked!!
take care

Answer 8

according to my dr, that is the only difference between brand and generic rx's

Answer 9

Same stuff....