Do statins react/interfere with levothyroxine? ... - Thyroid UK
Do statins react/interfere with levothyroxine? Should hypo people take vitamin D supplements?
Hi Statins, I have been on them a long time, avorastatin, need out weight anything. However, it has never affected my thyroid. If start them for the first few weeks have just a dose alternate days, fewer side affects then.
Vit D is a hormone, ideally under an Endo. First have a test, GP take a while to come back. If l.ow then a calcium test, calcium needs to be in range, not too high as generally D makes it rise, an electrolyte so may be dangerous then. If below range you need calcium and vit d, NICE.On a script, start low and slowly put up the vit D, to watch the calcium. re test 3 months after starting , once levels right, concessional re tests.Make sure your iron/ferritin is clearly in range too. B12 high in range and Diabetes tested, autoimmune hormonal.
Jackie
Many thanks Jackie, my new GP has stopped my statin and wants blood test in 3 months to see if it was having any effect on my other results
NO-ONE should take statins, they destroy Co-enzyme Q10 which is vital for replacing body cells.