Is there a difference between Synthroid and the generic?

Generic levothyroxine may differ slightly from Synthroid in terms of how well it’s absorbed. That’s why it’s preferable to stick with either one if possible. Both the American Thyroid Association and the Endocrine Society recommend that patients remain on Synthroid if that’s what was initially prescribed.

Can different brands of levothyroxine work differently?

Changing to the same dose of a different brand levothyroxine was associated with abnormal TSH levels in more patients compared to those who continued on the brand Thyrax. These results suggest that switching levothyroxine brands may require a dose change in a larger number of patients.

Does generic levothyroxine work as well as Synthroid?

With most medicines, it doesn’t matter if you take the generic or brand name version or if you switch between them. The FDA makes sure that both have the same active ingredients, work the same way, and have the same side effects.

Which generic levothyroxine is best?

The Synthroid brand of levothyroxine improved thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels by a significantly greater margin compared with generic versions of the synthetic T4 (LT4) hormones for patients with hypothyroidism.

Is there any difference between Synthroid and levothyroxine?

Synthroid is brand name levothyroxine sodium; other brand name versions of levothyroxine include Levothroid, Unithroid, Tirosint, and Levoxyl. It contains the same active ingredients and is used for the same purposes, namely to treat hypothyroidism or low thyroid hormone levels.

Is generic Synthroid as good as brand name?

Maybe just out of comfort and habit and my old pediatric endo’s recommendation. I know most generic medicines are just as good as the name brand and that the active ingredient in Synthroid and the generic are the same and have to work the same. My concern still comes back to the inactive ingredients.

Are generic brands are better then name brands?

Some traded down from brand-name products to generics in search of more savings because that was more important than loss in quality. In general, brand-name products are better than generic products. Or at least their marketing is.

Are generic drugs as good as name brand?

The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) requires that generic drugs be as safe and effective as brand-name drugs. Actually, generic drugs are only cheaper because the manufacturers have not had the expenses of developing and marketing a new drug.

Are name brand and generic really the same?

Generics are not the same as brand names.” The Food and Drug Administration’s website is clear, name brand and generic drugs have the same quality and performance. However, Achari said for certain drugs, she’s found that’s not always true.