Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I've been on Unithroid for several years. Can't answer anything about filler, but I have had no problems being on it. I used to take Unithroid and Cytomel, then Unithroid and Armour. Now Unithroid and Thyroid (from Canada). Unithroid has always been my stability. Lynn Ps and it's cheap! Sent from my iPad > I have always taken Synthroid, but am considering trying Unithroid (along with cytomel). > > Which brands or makes of T4 have worked for you or do you recommend as having the most pure fillers/best bioavailability? > > Thanks! > > Sent from Grace's iPhone > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I've been on Unithroid for several years. Can't answer anything about filler, but I have had no problems being on it. I used to take Unithroid and Cytomel, then Unithroid and Armour. Now Unithroid and Thyroid (from Canada). Unithroid has always been my stability. Lynn Ps and it's cheap! Sent from my iPad > I have always taken Synthroid, but am considering trying Unithroid (along with cytomel). > > Which brands or makes of T4 have worked for you or do you recommend as having the most pure fillers/best bioavailability? > > Thanks! > > Sent from Grace's iPhone > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I've been on Unithroid for several years. Can't answer anything about filler, but I have had no problems being on it. I used to take Unithroid and Cytomel, then Unithroid and Armour. Now Unithroid and Thyroid (from Canada). Unithroid has always been my stability. Lynn Ps and it's cheap! Sent from my iPad > I have always taken Synthroid, but am considering trying Unithroid (along with cytomel). > > Which brands or makes of T4 have worked for you or do you recommend as having the most pure fillers/best bioavailability? > > Thanks! > > Sent from Grace's iPhone > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 That's great feedback. Thanks! My doctor said he was told by "someone in the know" (no idea who) that it was the most pure option. Even though my doctor wrote unithroid brand necessary, the pharmacist gave me synthroid. I even verbally specified unithroid when I dropped it off! He "thought it wouldn't matter since most people take synthroid and he didn't have unithroid." Ugh. At least he was willing to order the unithroid and exchange the synthroid.I'm hoping my insurance will see it as a generic for a lower copay than the synthroid. I've been on Unithroid for several years. Can't answer anything about filler, but I have had no problems being on it. I used to take Unithroid and Cytomel, then Unithroid and Armour. Now Unithroid and Thyroid (from Canada). Unithroid has always been my stability. Lynn Ps and it's cheap! Sent from my iPad > I have always taken Synthroid, but am considering trying Unithroid (along with cytomel). > > Which brands or makes of T4 have worked for you or do you recommend as having the most pure fillers/best bioavailability? > > Thanks! > > Sent from Grace's iPhone > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 That's great feedback. Thanks! My doctor said he was told by "someone in the know" (no idea who) that it was the most pure option. Even though my doctor wrote unithroid brand necessary, the pharmacist gave me synthroid. I even verbally specified unithroid when I dropped it off! He "thought it wouldn't matter since most people take synthroid and he didn't have unithroid." Ugh. At least he was willing to order the unithroid and exchange the synthroid.I'm hoping my insurance will see it as a generic for a lower copay than the synthroid. I've been on Unithroid for several years. Can't answer anything about filler, but I have had no problems being on it. I used to take Unithroid and Cytomel, then Unithroid and Armour. Now Unithroid and Thyroid (from Canada). Unithroid has always been my stability. Lynn Ps and it's cheap! Sent from my iPad > I have always taken Synthroid, but am considering trying Unithroid (along with cytomel). > > Which brands or makes of T4 have worked for you or do you recommend as having the most pure fillers/best bioavailability? > > Thanks! > > Sent from Grace's iPhone > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 The fillers in Unithroid have changed. It now contains acacia. It has always contained microcrystalline cellulose. But you can expect that in the future, it will have the new toxic MCC from GMO cottonseed. I am now back on ERFA plus Lannett (the same as Unithroid) and am starting to get some reactions. I will see the doc soon and will ask for my T4 compounded in olive oil. Your insurance should treat it as a generic. I have been getting my Lannett at Kroger as a $4.00 generic and have paid $11.11 for a factory sealed bottle of 100 of the 50 mcg pills. > > > > > I have always taken Synthroid, but am considering trying Unithroid (along with cytomel). > > > > > > Which brands or makes of T4 have worked for you or do you recommend as having the most pure fillers/best bioavailability?> > > > > > Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 The fillers in Unithroid have changed. It now contains acacia. It has always contained microcrystalline cellulose. But you can expect that in the future, it will have the new toxic MCC from GMO cottonseed. I am now back on ERFA plus Lannett (the same as Unithroid) and am starting to get some reactions. I will see the doc soon and will ask for my T4 compounded in olive oil. Your insurance should treat it as a generic. I have been getting my Lannett at Kroger as a $4.00 generic and have paid $11.11 for a factory sealed bottle of 100 of the 50 mcg pills. > > > > > I have always taken Synthroid, but am considering trying Unithroid (along with cytomel). > > > > > > Which brands or makes of T4 have worked for you or do you recommend as having the most pure fillers/best bioavailability?> > > > > > Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 The fillers in Unithroid have changed. It now contains acacia. It has always contained microcrystalline cellulose. But you can expect that in the future, it will have the new toxic MCC from GMO cottonseed. I am now back on ERFA plus Lannett (the same as Unithroid) and am starting to get some reactions. I will see the doc soon and will ask for my T4 compounded in olive oil. Your insurance should treat it as a generic. I have been getting my Lannett at Kroger as a $4.00 generic and have paid $11.11 for a factory sealed bottle of 100 of the 50 mcg pills. > > > > > I have always taken Synthroid, but am considering trying Unithroid (along with cytomel). > > > > > > Which brands or makes of T4 have worked for you or do you recommend as having the most pure fillers/best bioavailability?> > > > > > Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I buy three to six months dosage at a time and pay cash. For an90 day supply of 30mcg three times daily, I pay$26.29 through Costco.My insurance would only pay for a months worth, no idea what thatWould cost? I just don't want to go monthly for my meds. FYILynnSent from my iPad That's great feedback. Thanks! My doctor said he was told by "someone in the know" (no idea who) that it was the most pure option. Even though my doctor wrote unithroid brand necessary, the pharmacist gave me synthroid. I even verbally specified unithroid when I dropped it off! He "thought it wouldn't matter since most people take synthroid and he didn't have unithroid." Ugh. At least he was willing to order the unithroid and exchange the synthroid.I'm hoping my insurance will see it as a generic for a lower copay than the synthroid. I've been on Unithroid for several years. Can't answer anything about filler, but I have had no problems being on it. I used to take Unithroid and Cytomel, then Unithroid and Armour. Now Unithroid and Thyroid (from Canada). Unithroid has always been my stability. Lynn Ps and it's cheap! Sent from my iPad > I have always taken Synthroid, but am considering trying Unithroid (along with cytomel). > > Which brands or makes of T4 have worked for you or do you recommend as having the most pure fillers/best bioavailability? > > Thanks! > > Sent from Grace's iPhone > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I buy three to six months dosage at a time and pay cash. For an90 day supply of 30mcg three times daily, I pay$26.29 through Costco.My insurance would only pay for a months worth, no idea what thatWould cost? I just don't want to go monthly for my meds. FYILynnSent from my iPad That's great feedback. Thanks! My doctor said he was told by "someone in the know" (no idea who) that it was the most pure option. Even though my doctor wrote unithroid brand necessary, the pharmacist gave me synthroid. I even verbally specified unithroid when I dropped it off! He "thought it wouldn't matter since most people take synthroid and he didn't have unithroid." Ugh. At least he was willing to order the unithroid and exchange the synthroid.I'm hoping my insurance will see it as a generic for a lower copay than the synthroid. I've been on Unithroid for several years. Can't answer anything about filler, but I have had no problems being on it. I used to take Unithroid and Cytomel, then Unithroid and Armour. Now Unithroid and Thyroid (from Canada). Unithroid has always been my stability. Lynn Ps and it's cheap! Sent from my iPad > I have always taken Synthroid, but am considering trying Unithroid (along with cytomel). > > Which brands or makes of T4 have worked for you or do you recommend as having the most pure fillers/best bioavailability? > > Thanks! > > Sent from Grace's iPhone > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I buy three to six months dosage at a time and pay cash. For an90 day supply of 30mcg three times daily, I pay$26.29 through Costco.My insurance would only pay for a months worth, no idea what thatWould cost? I just don't want to go monthly for my meds. FYILynnSent from my iPad That's great feedback. Thanks! My doctor said he was told by "someone in the know" (no idea who) that it was the most pure option. Even though my doctor wrote unithroid brand necessary, the pharmacist gave me synthroid. I even verbally specified unithroid when I dropped it off! He "thought it wouldn't matter since most people take synthroid and he didn't have unithroid." Ugh. At least he was willing to order the unithroid and exchange the synthroid.I'm hoping my insurance will see it as a generic for a lower copay than the synthroid. I've been on Unithroid for several years. Can't answer anything about filler, but I have had no problems being on it. I used to take Unithroid and Cytomel, then Unithroid and Armour. Now Unithroid and Thyroid (from Canada). Unithroid has always been my stability. Lynn Ps and it's cheap! Sent from my iPad > I have always taken Synthroid, but am considering trying Unithroid (along with cytomel). > > Which brands or makes of T4 have worked for you or do you recommend as having the most pure fillers/best bioavailability? > > Thanks! > > Sent from Grace's iPhone > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 My doctor wrote for a 30 day supply with refills. I usually go monthly to use insurance, but in this case I was thinking it would make more sense to buy a bottle of 100 or so to get the price break. Maybe I will see how I do with it first and then go that route.Thanks,Grace I buy three to six months dosage at a time and pay cash. For an90 day supply of 30mcg three times daily, I pay$26.29 through Costco.My insurance would only pay for a months worth, no idea what thatWould cost? I just don't want to go monthly for my meds. FYILynnSent from my iPad That's great feedback. Thanks! My doctor said he was told by "someone in the know" (no idea who) that it was the most pure option. Even though my doctor wrote unithroid brand necessary, the pharmacist gave me synthroid. I even verbally specified unithroid when I dropped it off! He "thought it wouldn't matter since most people take synthroid and he didn't have unithroid." Ugh. At least he was willing to order the unithroid and exchange the synthroid.I'm hoping my insurance will see it as a generic for a lower copay than the synthroid. I've been on Unithroid for several years. Can't answer anything about filler, but I have had no problems being on it. I used to take Unithroid and Cytomel, then Unithroid and Armour. Now Unithroid and Thyroid (from Canada). Unithroid has always been my stability. Lynn Ps and it's cheap! Sent from my iPad > I have always taken Synthroid, but am considering trying Unithroid (along with cytomel). > > Which brands or makes of T4 have worked for you or do you recommend as having the most pure fillers/best bioavailability? > > Thanks! > > Sent from Grace's iPhone > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I've tried synthroid and levoxyl, but have found that Levothroid works best for me (Unithroid has lactose, so I've never tried it). Synthroid also has lactose and sugar with cornstarch (and the acacia). I take 4 of the 50 mcg tablets daily as the 50's (in all the brands) don't have dye. The inactive ingredients are: Microcrystalline cellulose, calcium phosphate dibasic, povidone and magnesium stearate. Levoxyl has one less ingredient, however, I take mine sublingually and the levothroid dissolves the best. B. I have always taken Synthroid, but am considering trying Unithroid (along with cytomel). Which brands or makes of T4 have worked for you or do you recommend as having the most pure fillers/best bioavailability? Thanks! Sent from Grace's iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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