If you are starting levothyroxine treatment for hypothyroidism – or your levothyroxine isn’t working the way you need it to -- make sure that you take into consideration all the key factors that could be having an impact. Conventional physicians consider levothyroxine the primary – and in many cases, the ONLY -- treatment for hypothyroidism. But how much do we know about it? You may think that there’s not much difference between one levothyroxine drug or another, but you couldn’t be more wrong. There are brand name pills and generic pills, and they are different. They have different fillers, dyes, and coatings. Levothyroxine from different manufacturers – even at the same dosage – have different potencies. Then, there's levothyroxine in liquid gel capsules and as an oral solution. You can even get compounded forms of levothyroxine. How can you know which one is right for you, especially if you don’t know all your options? And how much will it cost? Are there ways to save? In this episode, you'll hear about the pros and cons -- and potential pitfalls -- of different types of levothyroxine. You’ll also hear from pharmaceutical researcher and professor, Dr. Charles Carter, about the risks of compounded liquid levothyroxine, and the costs of levothyroxine treatment. You'll come away knowing your options, with a plan for how to fast forward your way to better health. Dive in and get up to speed on levothyroxine!