I am on a compounded version of T4 (Thyroid medication) for ...

04.13.2021

Arizona Fountain Hills

“I am on a compounded version of T4 (Thyroid medication) for ...”

I am on a compounded version of T4 (Thyroid medication) for hypothyroidism. When I was first diagnosed, doctor's tried to prescribe 'cookie cutter' synthetic drugs at predetermined dosages. My body does not tolerate synthetic, lab created drugs very well and I tend to have harsh, adverse reactions. The only 'natural solution' was to use pig thyroid which contains T3 & T4 hormones, which my body does not need. So, the only way for me to get a natural, plant based version of T4 ONLY, and in a dosage that can be controlled by my doctor vs. predetermined by Big Pharma, was to utilize a compounding pharmacy to create my thyroid medication. I have been taking the compounded version of this hormone for 10 years and have thrived, with no adverse reactions. If the federal government changes my and others ability to access these compounded medications, we will be at a greater health risk having to switch to synthetic, chemical laced drugs that our bodies may not be able to tolerate. In addition, we will be forced to look for these medications in other countries, which could negatively impact our health as well. The federal government should not be in a position to limit my choice and access to natural medications needed to survive.

Hear their stories. Protect their own words. Protect their access to compounded medicines.

On this page, we can only touch on the data that demonstrates the importance of compounded medicines to the lives of millions of people in this country. While the decision to take this vital therapy from patients and physicians might be profitable for big pharmaceutical companies, it will be disastrous for the millions of patients that those same pharmaceutical companies cannot serve!

We encourage the appropriate committees in both the House and Senate to hold hearings on this critical issue.

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