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Which brand/preparation of levothyroxine do you recommend to treat hypothyroid patients with alpha-gal allergy?

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Endocrinology · BMCWorking Well Occupational Health Clinic

Alpha-gal syndrome is a type of food allergy to meats. None of the generic or brand-name thyroid medication tablets contain meat. In general, in patients with food intolerances, I recommend Tirosint capsules which contain only levothyroxine and glycerol BUT the capsule is made of gelatin derived fro...

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