Can I take supplements if taking thyroxine

[Caroline240265]

I have been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. I still have lots of symptoms even though I take 50 mg of thyroxine a day. Can I any take any supplements on top of this that might help?

[Heloise]

Caroline, if you have been on that dose for two months or longer, you should ask for an increase of thyroxine, unless there is good reason not to. Unless you are 80 years old or something, you should probably be on more than 50 mcg. Average is 100 or 125 mcg. and maybe more. You absolutely can take supplements. Even without tests, I take D3 and B12, B vitamins and magnesium. After testing folate, ferritin and iron might also be low but should find out first.

[Caroline240265 in reply to Heloise]

Thanks. I am due a test in a couple of weeks. I don't know what my levels are. Having joined the site I realise I need to ask for more information about my results.

[Stourie in reply to Caroline240265]

Ask for a print out of your results and put them on here. You will get lots of advice.

Jo xx

[tegz]

Don't take calcium or iron with Levo- closer than 4 hours. They affect absorption.

[Caroline240265]

Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it

[shaws Administrator]

If you haven't had a Vitamin B12, Vit D, iron, ferritin and folate ask for these to be tested too. The first two in particular are usually deficient. 50mcg levo is only a starting dose.

Have your blood test at the earliest a.m. and don't take meds till afterwards.

Supplements can be taken four hours after levo. Levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach with a glass of water.