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How to take levothyroxine when you take other meds?

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I'm just wanting to make sure I'm taking my levothyroxine and my other meds right. I'm not sure bc some say wait 30 minutes. Some say 1 hour. And for some meds and supplements it's at least 4 hours. So I'm needing to take pain meds and antibiotics that's it. The pharmacist said 30 -60 minutes was fine for my pain meds but I'd much rather ask y'all. Hope everyone is doing well today. Thank you very much. -Lisa xoxo

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I would say at least a two hour gap between thyroid hormone and pain meds.

So, take thyroid hormone:

- one hour before food or two hours after

- two hours away from most supplements or medication

- four hours away from iron, vit D, magnesium, calcium, oestrogen and PPIs

:)

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Thank you for the help, really appreciate it.

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You're very welcome. :)

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