As of 1 August 2009, Synthroid by Abbott in Canada, will be funded.
This brings the total of funded levo's to 3 - Eltroxin, Goldshield/Forley's & Synthroid.
Also available, unfunded, at some friendly pharmacies is Almus (Actavis - UK) & Eutroxsig (Sigma - Aust)
It is recommended that when you go onto an alternative levothyroxine, you start with a reduced dose of 50% (half) your usual dose of Eltroxin.
Dosing Regime:
1/2 normal dose for 10 days
3/4 normal dose for 10 days
full dose for 10 days
then request a new set of blood tests from your doctor. There is a possibility that you may not need as high a dose as on the Eltroxin.
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