In fact, it depends on the generic. I learned from a pharmacist (mother of a friend) that the tolerances on some generics, like those for synthroid, are too great (if you don't do science, that means that each pill has to be between a certain amount of the required medication. A little plus or minus-- tolerance. If you do do science, I apologize). I have been on synthroid since I was 9, some 40-odd years. The one time I took a generic (student health services), I ended up so hyperthyroid that I had a migraine for a month. (Interesting to note that every one of the male doctors blamed it on the pill and told me I needed to stop taking it, even though I had been on it with no headaches for some years. The female doctor said, "Hmmm." and tested my thyroid levels.)
All this to say, yes, you will need to start over on the levels, and may need higher amounts. On the other hand, you may find that you will get more consistent relief from the brand because, again, tolerances. I pay $75 for a three month supply with no insurance support.
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Date: 2015-08-03 05:17 pm (UTC)All this to say, yes, you will need to start over on the levels, and may need higher amounts. On the other hand, you may find that you will get more consistent relief from the brand because, again, tolerances. I pay $75 for a three month supply with no insurance support.