Changing Levothyroxine Manufacturers Every 2 Years

I've been taking synthroid/levothyroxine for over 35 years. Since Medicare Part D I have changed pharmacy 3 times due to costs. Although my TSH reads normal I have more hypo symptoms. Most worrisome is a change in LDL. I always had perfect heart ratio. Nails and skin are very brittle/dry, some hair loss, breast enlargement with weight gain (walk 3 miles/day), and GERD. All related to age? These issues are increasing over time with keeping same dose of Levothyroxine. Any suggestions if I should attempt taking Synthroid and stay with one manufacturer? But then I would be paying out of pocket or get a more expensive RX plan? Or take my chances on new plan thyroid med called EUthyrox? Anyone's experience with this issue would be appreciated.

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Has your doctor done any testing, outside of your thyroid levels?

Those can be side effects of Levothyroxine, according to FDA reports, you may also experience hair loss, diarrhea, heat intolerance, and anxiety.

Ref: Levothyroxine Information

Such issues could also be due to age related changes in your body, or some other medical condition.

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