Re: Re: New Labs- Synthroid interactions- Bonnie

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You can't take thyroid with in a reasonable amount of time for both calcium,

iron and a host of other drugs. Here is a clip of a site explaining how 4

hrs before or 4 hrs after.

What other drugs will affect Synthroid?

The following drugs may cause medical problems if you use them with

Synthroid: lithium, amiodarone, or antidepressants. Tell your doctor if you

have

recently received radiation therapy with iodine (such as I-131).

This list is not complete and there are many other drugs that can interact

with Synthroid. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and

over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal

products,

and drugs prescribed by other _doctors_ (http://www.drugs.com/synthroid.html#) .

Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Certain medicines can be continued, but they may make Synthroid less

effective if taken at the same time. If you use any of the following drugs, use

them

at least 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take Synthroid:

* calcium carbonate (Caltrate, Citracal, Oystercal, and others);

* ferrous sulfate iron supplement;

* sucralfate (Carafate);

* sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate, Kionex, and others);

* antacids that contain aluminum (Amphojel, Gaviscon, Maalox, Mylanta,

Riopan, Rulox, Tums, and others); and

* cholesterol-lowering drugs cholestyramine (Questran) and colestipol

(Colestid).

In a message dated 12/22/2008 11:55:55 A.M. Central Standard Time,

bonniethornton2000@... writes:

Mel,

Actually I do take thyroid meds. So, what does that mean as far as all the

dosing goes?

Bonnie

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