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Should i take named brand thyroid medicine like synthroid (thyroxine) or generics? i heard name brand dosing is more consistent. your thoughts?

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Thyroid meds: Thyroid medication is one of the most common medications written for. I use generics unless there continues to be a wide variability in the labs (TSH) that are used to follow this condition. Cerainly if the patient desires a branded name i usually comply.

Dr Kern agreed

Answered 1/21/2019

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