I think it is worth a try. Your thyroid will adjust to any higher amounts not needed by shutting down the thyroid a bit. It is a feedback loop so not really dangerous.

Make sure you take that on an empty stomach though ...it won't get absorbed properly if food is present (just like B12 oral).

If he gave samples, then you did not get the handout from the pharmacy. You can go in there and ask for one though if you want.

"Handout"? You mean the paperwork?

Thanks, again, mrsD. I am, as usual, grateful for your good advice.

Yes, those patient leaflets come out of the printer at the pharmacy
When an RX label is printed for a patient.

The pharmacist can request a leaflet manually for you.
It would be helpful for you to have.

I have been taking Synthroid for at least twelve years. About 16-17 years ago, I became Hyperthroid (Graves Disease). I was on Tapazole for about 2 yrs. Went into remission (doctor said very unusual) for less than a year; then became Hyperthroid. I have lab work done every 4-5 months ; (mostly TSH) to adjust to find out if I need any adjustment to my Synthroid.

The one thing about Synthroid (Throid Disease Books) is the fact the generic does not work as well as the Brand...Synthroid. The ingredients are there; but not same amounts. When I was on the generic; the lab work showed I needed an increase.

I asked my doctor (Endocronologist) to write script for Brand Only and to try Synthroid instead of generic before raising my medication. My doctor retested (lab). The lab test confirmed using Synthroid, I did not need to increase my medication which didd prove the fact there is a difference between Brand and Generic in the Throid medication. I am on .025MG's for the past 10-12 years.

Adding too much throid hormones can appear to give a Hyperthroid effect. Not a good idea. The Synthroid should be prescribed according to lab work.


Gerry

^Thanks, Gerry. My reluctance to start down the road with Synthroid is getting the better of me. I'm just a fraidy cat when it comes to taking drugs. But I may have no choice this time . . . except that I am not symptomatic at the moment. If I feel like I can continue without it, then why shouldn't I continue without it?

Another question: What about the inactive ingredients in Synthroid? Why am I taking something with "acacia, confectioner's sugar (contains corn starch), lactose monohydrate, magnesium sterate, providone, and talc" plus 12 "color additives"?

Don't know why the additional additives are present; but Synthrod replaces the body's same chemical compound that your throid normally produces.

Are you seeing an Endocrinologist? My Endo is also my Primary Doctor. Yes, the throid should be within certain levels; I just don't understand why the doctor would give you such a high dose to start with; sample or no sample. It's not necessary to add the extra hormones if not needed. I would think he would start at the lowest level and do retesting once or twice a year to maintain TSH level.

You should not have to wait until you are showing signs; would be better to take care of it before this if lab work shows consecutively Hypothroidism.

Have you had more than one time for testing your TSH? Your TSH is just slightly over the levels 0.450 - 4.500. I would suggest, if not already have done; at least another lab test 4 months later to confirm the results.

Am running late for an appointment so if any questions, I will check back later today or tomorrow.


Gerry

Thanks again, ger.

My doctor is an internist and nephrologist. He's a pretty straight shooter. I tend to trust him.

In the past, my thyroid test results have been normal, but those tests were a few years ago.

I believe that mrsD said that I could break these 75 mcg. tablets in half. That may be an option.

I am just confused why he would start you at such a high amount. Even cutting in half just does not make sense, Would have thought he would prescribe an amount to start with and retest in a few months to see whether he needs to increase or decrease the mg's. It should not be your choice to choose whether to take the .075mg's or cut in half.

Being a straight shooter is good; does not necessarily mean thyroid disease an area of expertise. The thyroid is very important in the body's functioning in many areas.

Have you had more than one lab test that shows you are hypothroid?. You are just over the high end of the limit. I would think before he gave you Sinthroid you would have had more than one lab showing you are hypothyroid.


Gerry

Gerry,

Between you, me and him, I'm the only one who doesn't know anything, so I can't answer any of these questions. All I know is that now I am in the position of having to go back to him and tell him that, according to what I read on the Internet, he is wrong, in which case he'd have every reason to stop treating me altogether.

mrsD said I could try the 75 mcg. and watch for ill effects. It's down to that or not doing anything, and then going back in three months to ask to be retested. Great choice, eh?

I'll see if I can find an endocrinologist this week.

Nervous

I have been taking synthroid for over 15 yrs , with no problems . I am on other meds too....