Thyroid Organizations Take On Generic Levothyroxine: Should You Be Concerned About Taking Generic Thyroid Drugs?

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Thyroid Organizations Take On Generic Levothyroxine: Should You Be Concerned About Taking Generic Thyroid Drugs?

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A consortium of three organizations involved in thyroid treatment -- the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), American Thyroid Association (ATA) and The Endocrine Society -- are concerned that current FDA standards for levothyroxine bioequivalence and substitution may lead to negative health effects in some patients. What do these concerns mean, and what should thyroid patients do to protect their own health?

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Tags: Hypothyroidism Medication, Drug, Synthroid, Levothroid, Levoxyl, Endocrinologist

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ThyroidMary Mary Shomon, Thyroid

Unless you can ensure you get the SAME generic maker each time, there are reasons thyroid patients should avoid... http://t.co/1zJwI7UP

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