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Been on levoxyl (thyroxine) 50mcg. for 12 yrs. levoxyl (thyroxine) was recalled and now have to switch to synthroid. am concerned, are they the same? would take brand name
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Get thyroid checked: There are differences between brands, and your blood levels may have changed with the switch to synthroid (thyroxine). Best to get your thyroid blood levels checked.
Answered 4/10/2013
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