Tirosint® (levothyroxine sodium) capsules
Traditional thyroid medicines come in tablet form and can contain fillers like gluten, lactose, dyes, and preservatives.
Can you cut Tirosint in half?
Tirosint is administered as a single daily dose, preferably one-half to one-hour before breakfast. Tirosint should be taken at least 4 hours apart from drugs that are known to interfere with its absorption. Tirosint capsules cannot be cut or crushed.
Is Tirosint better than levothyroxine?
For some patients this means that Tirosint may offer more consistent control of hypothyroid symptoms than similar doses of levothyroxine tablets. Simply stated, Tirosint does not contain excipients that can interfere with how well your body absorbs your thyroid medication, which ultimately can affect how well you feel.
