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Antidepressants and tirosint absorption

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Does escitalopram or any antidepressant in general affects tirosint absorption in persons without thyroid?

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Citalopram and other SSRIs can affect the absorption of levothyroxine. Some people need to increase their levo dose.

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hipolion

Yes, but if you take them at different times it is not the problem. let's say, Tirosint in the morning and ssri in the evening.

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