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Thyroid medication
I take euthyrox 25mcg and I couldn't find it near me so I took eltroxin 25mcg is it ok ? Or do I need to buy euthyrox only?
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Its ok
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No need to buy another
Both have same chemical salts
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Content is same ,eltroxin is another trade name.
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Check the content inside and dnt check the brands. You will get your answer.
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eltroxin is fine
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It is the same molecule.
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It's same no problem u can
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Yes .you can take
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Do consult
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Yes — Eltroxin 25 mcg and Euthyrox 25 mcg are both levothyroxine, the same active thyroid hormone. In general, they are therapeutically equivalent, so taking Eltroxin in place of Euthyrox for a short period is safe and acceptable. However, different brands can have slight differences in absorption, so symptoms or TSH levels may vary if you switch frequently.
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• You may continue Eltroxin 25 mcg temporarily if Euthyrox is unavailable
• Take it exactly the same way: early morning, empty stomach, with water, and wait 30–45 minutes before food or tea/coffee
• If you plan to stay on Eltroxin long-term, recheck TSH after 6–8 weeks to ensure levels remain optimal
• Avoid switching back and forth between brands repeatedly
Health Tips
• Consistency matters more than the brand in thyroid treatment
• Do not adjust the dose on your own
• If you notice new symptoms (palpitations, anxiety, fatigue), get levels checked
• Keep one brand stable once available to avoid confusion
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Yes you can
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You can go for eltroxin . no issues. just keep a check on thyroid levels every 3 months
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Yes. Make sure you have a TSH test done every 3 months
All the best.
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You can.
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Ok
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Molecular and power should be same
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Fine👍
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Dr. Mouna H N
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9 yrs exp
Bengaluru
Hello ,
Taking medication without fail is very important- which you have maintained . But usually we encourage the Pateint to take the same brand of medicine . If you started with eltroxin then no need to worry , but please recheck the thyroid values after 2months and consider further requirements.
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Kindly keep an eye on your gut problems ,like bloating , altered bowel habits .
Most of the time no need to worry about. Very rarely Pateint comes across these problem .
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Dr. Himanshu Sankhala
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6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Normal.. both are same
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes
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Dr. Jay Chitrapu
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No issues. The content is same. You can finish eltroxin now and then in the meantime buy Euthyrox.
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