What is Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most c...
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How To Take Your Thyroid Medication
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Hello, everyone. I thought this would be good info for the new people or for others who are taking other meds also.
How To Take Your Thyroid Medication By Mary Shomon, About.com Always check the prescription against what you receive. Don't allow generic substitutions. Most doctors feel that taking thyroid hormone on an empty stomach allows for maximum absorption. Many practitioners advise that you allow at least one hour before eating, because it allows for maximum absorption. Be consistent about a high-fiber diet. If you start or stop eating high-fiber, get your thyroid rechecked, because it may change your absorption. Many experts recommend you take vitamins or supplements with iron at least two to three hours apart from thyroid hormone. Iron can interfere with thyroid hormone absorption if taken too close together. Be careful about taking calcium and calcium-fortified orange juice at the same time as thyroid hormone. Allow at least 2-3 hours apart, so absorption is not affected. Don't take antacids within two hours of thyroid hormone. Allow at least 2-3 hours apart, so absorption is not affected. Watch for interactions with antidepressants & thyroid hormone. Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac can make thyroid meds more or less effective. Talk to your doctor. Don't stop taking thyroid hormone when you're pregnant or breastfeeding. It's necessary for you and your baby's health. Talk to your doctor about adjusting to the right dosage. Always talk to your doctor about your medications, dosages, and what your doctor recommends for your particular situation. I hope this is helpful information. No longer energylost:>) Posted on 11/06/09, 03:11 pm |
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Good post! I have never seen it all together, but read bits of it at different times. I take alot of supplements, so it's always good to get a refresher on what can't be taken together. 
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Thank you for posting this.
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I have been diagnosed with so many different conditions over the last couple of years, and each one has a medication to treat it. Now with hypothyroidism, I have another medication to take. I started worrying about drug interactions. I found a website that is free where you can type in your medications, dosages, etc and it will compare the different medications you take to see if there are any conflicts or concerns. It also creates a report you can take to your doctor. You can save it for future updating. I think it is a great find. The web address is below:
http://www.drugs.com/drug_interact...#
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Hey, thank you for that web address. I think this will be good for everybody to have. I will save this one for the future.
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