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Can Levothyroxine And Liothyronine Sodium Be Taken In Place Of Synthroid?
I have been taking synthroid (brand) for at least 30 years. Just moved to a new City, have a new internist, and discussed this with her. I m sure the reason I was prescribed synthroid rather than the generic is because the generic was not effective. My new Dr. Just filled a prescription for levothyroxine 150 mcg along with a prescription forliothyronine sod 5 mg. not clear what each does.
Wed, 3 Jul 2019
Hello,
Synthroid and levothyroxine are chemically similar and you can interchangeably use both the drugs. Nothing much to worry and your treatment is in the right track.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Synthroid and levothyroxine are chemically similar and you can interchangeably use both the drugs. Nothing much to worry and your treatment is in the right track.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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