Question:
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF SYNOTHROID COMES IN LIQUID FORM, OR CAN IT BE CRUSHED
— B J M. (posted on July 23, 2002)
July 23, 2002
I don't think synthroid comes in liquid or not but I have been taking it
for a year and the pill is so small it is very easy to swallow.
— Judy S.
July 23, 2002
this med can be crushed
— KENYA M.
July 23, 2002
I took synthroid whole in the hospital with no problems.
— tara W.
July 23, 2002
My 9 year old is just now able to start swallowing small pills and she too
has hypothyroidism. Until very recently we've been crushing her pills (as
advised by both doctor and pharmacist). Synthroid is a very small, smooth
pill and is easily swallowed. If however, your surgeon won't let you
swallow pills or you prefer not to I'd suggest switching brands to
levothyroxine. Its very powdering and crushes much easier than Synthroid
brand. Both brands are good and I've never noticed a difference during the
many switches I've made between the two. Hope I've been helpful!
— Shelly S.
July 23, 2002
Hi. With all due respect to the previous poster, I must differ re the
issue of levothyroxine being interchangable with Synthroid. In nursing
school, we learned that with the thyroid drugs, there could be a difference
in how the body handles the brand and generic preparations. We were taught
that once a patient starts on a particular brand (or generic) of thyroid
hormone, that he/she should stick with the same thing. Some people are not
as sensitive than others, which is why they may able to go back and forth.
Don't go from brand to generic (or vice versa) without checking with your
MD first. JK, RN
— Joya K.
July 23, 2002
I agree wholeheartedly with the previous poster - DO NOT swap between
brands.. It takes at least 6 weeks for it to get properly into your system
that's why it takes so long for a doctor to get your medicine correct. If
your doctor is swapping you between different medicines like that I believe
I'd find another doctor - one who specializes in the Thyroid gland.
— lindajenkins
July 24, 2002
I am on synthroid, and I do understand it comes in liquid form because
children often are prescribed it as well. However, it is also very tiny and
very soft and crushes well in applesauce. Wendy
— Wendy O.
July 24, 2002
I was the one who posted about switching between levothyroxine and
synthroid several times in my life. When first starting thyroid meds I was
also told not to switch brands and was also told almost any pharmacy won't
just casually switch you around. I've gotten my meds from day one from
only two pharmacies in my area and am still with the same medical group but
it seems that since I first started (years ago) that things have changed
and its more acceptable to substitute one brand for another. I've
questioned them myself on this and was given the answer that
pharmaceuticals have improved a great deal and that the various brands are
practically identical. One thing I've noticed is that brand switching
seems to be very common lately due to requirements and limitations coming
forth from insurance. My 9 year old's original RX was for Synthroid brand.
It was decided though that state medical will only pay for the
Levothyroxine brand - period. Despite her having trouble with swallowing
the larger and less smooth Levothyroxine they won't cover the other brand
(Synthroid) she does well with, and nobody has ever offered us the option
of liquid because the pills are easily crushed. Myself, my meds are
provided at reduced cost to me thanks to a federal program attached to my
clinic and pharmacy. However, they are required to offer whichever brand
of thyroid med the government cuts a deal with at the time so now I never
know which brand to expect. I can't speak for everywhere but I do know
that at least every person receiving medical benefits from my state or
attached to a federally funded program is no longer entitled to their
choice of prescription brand, unless they choose to self pay. I just
wanted to let you know I hear you and understand where you're coming from,
and why I get switched back and forth and how insanely common it is right
now for MANY, MANY people. Thanks for your concern. Shelly
— Shelly S.
July 24, 2002
my pharmacist said there would be no problem w/crushing synthroid and they
even sell pill cutters and crushers at most drugstores.
— brighteyes32233
July 24, 2002
Synthroid has a nice sweet taste to it and I always put it under my tongue
to dissolve it! It takes about 10 minutes. You can even chew it up. Please
take my word, it does not taste bitter or yucky at all. It has a slightly
sweet taste to it! Good luck! Stacy
— Stacy C.
July 24, 2002
YES SYNTHORID CAN BE CRUSHED NO IT DOES NOT COME IN LIQUID MIX IT UP WITH
YOUGART THAT IS THE BEST , APPLESAUCE DOSENT DO THE TRICK GOOD LUCK.
— ROSEMARY A.
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