A 40-year-old member asked:
What is the difference between unithroid, levoxyl, (thyroxine) and synthroid?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Endocrinology 52 years experience
Thyroid meds: The difference is mainly in the cost and availability.
If cost is not an issue - thyroid meds are not expensive to my knowledge - take what your doctor prescribes.
If the pharmacist tells you there are less expensive products they would recommend take their advice.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Is unithroid better than synthroid (thyroxine)?
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 58 years experience
Both Thyroid prepara: They are both effective thyroid preparations used for treating thyroid deficiency.If you are on unithyroid and controlled stay on it.
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Please tell me what's the difference between unithroid, levoxyl, (thyroxine) and synthroid?
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