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Is There Gluten In Levothyroxin?

txplowgirl

By txplowgirl
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txplowgirl Enthusiast
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I was put on Levothyroxin around Thanksgiving due to finding out I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. I read somewhere that Levo has gluten in it. Does anyone know if that's correct. I have actually felt worse ever since taking it.

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Molly22222222 Newbie
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I don't think levothyroxine contains gluten, but it does contain lactose and I believe a lot of people with celiac disease is lactose intolerant. I had the same issue as you and found the ingredients listed in the information leaflet in the packet, so maybe check your leaflet to see what the ingredients are. I just had to introduce my levothyroxine really slowly like 25mcg every other day to begin with, then built it up slowly,this really helped.

StephanieL Enthusiast
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I believe most levos are gluten free.  I know Mylan is but you would need to call on the strength you use. You can also check out Open Original Shared Link

icelandgirl Proficient
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You would definitely want to check with the manufacturer.  Each one uses different fillers.  When are you scheduled to have your levels rechecked?   It should be 6-8 weeks after starting the med.  What dose did they start you on?  It can take some time to get the thyroid levels dialed in correctly.   It definitely takes a lot of patience.  I hope you feel better soon!

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41 minutes ago, icelandgirl said:

You would definitely want to check with the manufacturer.  Each one uses different fillers.  When are you scheduled to have your levels rechecked?   It should be 6-8 weeks after starting the med.  What dose did they start you on?  It can take some time to get the thyroid levels dialed in correctly.   It definitely takes a lot of patience.  I hope you feel better soon!

I am supposed to have a check up in another 2 weeks to see how it's working. Dr. started me on a low dose of 25, then she will up to 75 and so on.

Thanks for that link StephanieL, I will definitely check that out.

 

And Molly, yes, I am lactose intolerant so that may explain it. Thanks everyone.

 

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