Question 1

wt 86 kg age 46 yrs t4 7.7 tsh 12.86 i am on thyroxine sodium taking 2 tab of 50 mcg now my dr asked me to inc d dose now i m on 3 mcg daily is it ok?

Accepted Answer

Dose could be OK .Wt: The dose could be ok.F/u test could help 
determining  adjustment of dosage, it would also help if weight loss also could be achieved.

Question 2

my mother has hypothyroidism of 6.0. she is on medication of thyroxine sodium 50 mcg. plz suggest some calcium rich supplement for her as she is weak.

Accepted Answer

Calcium: There are calcium pills or drugs but it would be much smarter to drink milk containing calcium. Always available and not expensive.

Question 3

i'm taking 200mcg of thyroxine sodium daily for the past 12 years.if i switch to 200mcg of levothyroxine sodium instead, what will be the side effect?

Accepted Answer

Same thing: Hi. The only thyroxine sold as pure thyroxine is levothyroxine, so you should be fine. In other words, what was labeled as thyroxine was actually levothyroxine. After you make this switch, have your TSH and free T4 checked about 8 weeks later to assure biological similarity of the two different l-thyroxine preparations. Good luck!

Question 4

how does synthroid (thyroxine) affect sodium levels?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid and sodium: There are many causes of abnormal na levels.  Hypothyroidism can cause low na (hyponatremia).  If you are on the correct dose of synthroid (thyroxine) (i.e. Normal tsh) then your na should be normal.  If it is not, then another cause should be sought with the help of your doctor.

Question 5

thyroxine sodium vs levothyroxine. which one is more effective?

Accepted Answer

Stick with one: Thyroxine sodium and levothyroxine are simply different forms of generic "synthroid".  Neither is better than the other.  Whichever form you take, stick with it.  The bioavailability of each thyroid preparation is a little different. If you switch from one form to another, your thyroid numbers may change, and you may start to feel hypo or hyper.  Sometimes pharmacists switch you to save $.

Question 6

have been on thyroxine/eutroxsig  for 20 years 150 daily. dr has given me new script for levothyroxine sodium. is it safe to change over.

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is essentially the same medication, just a different name.

Question 7

hi, i was wondering whether levothyroxine sodium has a limited shelf life; the reason i ask is because i am taking thyroxine due to expire in july?

Accepted Answer

Safe: Unexpired medication is still effective.
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Question 8

will doctor advise taking both at the same time? l-thyroxine sodium & thyroxine sodium

Accepted Answer

No,one or: the other,not both

Question 9

anion gap 2. sodium normal. moms sis died from multiple myeloma. should i be concerned? just got test back.  57 years old. tsh 0.20 i'm on synthroid (thyroxine)

Accepted Answer

If your TSH: is consistently low, you need to have your doctor reduce your dose of Synthroid (thyroxine) and recheck your levels after six weeks or more.

Question 10

i would like to know why manufacturer's use levothyroxine rather than thyroxine in their thyroid medications? levo has heavier sodium molecule

Accepted Answer

Thyroxine: 22M asks about diff between levothyroxine and thyroxine and notes Levo has heavier Na molecule. ANS: my recollection is that most Na is not of the heavy type.  Recommend you look at the chemistry of Na at wikipedia for more details about heavy Na.

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Wt 86 kg age 46 yrs t4 7.7 tsh 12.86 i am on thyroxine sodium taking 2 tab of 50 mcg now my dr asked me to inc d dose now i m on 3 mcg daily is it ok?

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My mother has hypothyroidism of 6.0. she is on medication of thyroxine sodium 50 mcg. plz suggest some calcium rich supplement for her as she is weak.

A member asked:

I'm taking 200mcg of thyroxine sodium daily for the past 12 years.if i switch to 200mcg of levothyroxine sodium instead, what will be the side effect?

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How does synthroid (thyroxine) affect sodium levels?

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Thyroxine sodium vs levothyroxine. which one is more effective?

A member asked:

Have been on thyroxine/eutroxsig for 20 years 150 daily. dr has given me new script for levothyroxine sodium. is it safe to change over.

A member asked:

Hi, i was wondering whether levothyroxine sodium has a limited shelf life; the reason i ask is because i am taking thyroxine due to expire in july?

A member asked:

Will doctor advise taking both at the same time? l-thyroxine sodium & thyroxine sodium

A member asked:

Anion gap 2. sodium normal. moms sis died from multiple myeloma. should i be concerned? just got test back. 57 years old. tsh 0.20 i'm on synthroid (thyroxine)

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I would like to know why manufacturer's use levothyroxine rather than thyroxine in their thyroid medications? levo has heavier sodium molecule

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