HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest Thyroid Medication Without Side Effects

default
Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015
Question: I had been taking Eltroxin 100 for 2 years and was doing well with it since my thyroid was under control. But lately the readings were high 9.36 so my doctor told me to start with thyronorm 100 mcg but as soon as I started taking thyronorm I started getting headaches. I want to know which is better Eltroxin or Thyronorm ?? I prefer the previous medication . Please advise.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Both are same medication from different companies

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,

Welcome to HCM. Thanks for posting this question.

Eltroxin and thyronorm are two brands of same medication - Thyroxine. It is just like Calpol and Dolo for paracetamol. Some patients are comfortable with a particular brand and we advice them to take that.

Once on treatment, your TSH should be less than 4 miu/ml. Since your TSH is more you need to increase the dose if you were already taking the medications 100 mcg regularly.

If I were your treating physician I would have increased your Eltroxin dose to 125 mcg/ day.

Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.

Regards,

Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist

Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Ajish TP

Endocrinologist

Practicing since :2002

Answered : 819 Questions

Ask a specialist now
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Endocrinologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Suggest Thyroid Medication Without Side Effects

Brief Answer: Both are same medication from different companies Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Welcome to HCM. Thanks for posting this question. Eltroxin and thyronorm are two brands of same medication - Thyroxine. It is just like Calpol and Dolo for paracetamol. Some patients are comfortable with a particular brand and we advice them to take that. Once on treatment, your TSH should be less than 4 miu/ml. Since your TSH is more you need to increase the dose if you were already taking the medications 100 mcg regularly. If I were your treating physician I would have increased your Eltroxin dose to 125 mcg/ day. Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you. Regards, Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM] Consultant Endocrinologist