Thyroxine and amlodipine

[susiemalc]

I started taking amlodipine for high blood pressure a few weeks ago. I have been taking it at night, well away from my thyroxine which I take an hour before breakfast every day.

The practice nurse said I would be fine to take the two medications together, but I wondered if any of the thyroid experts on this forum might have different advice?

It would be simplest to take the two medications together, but I don't want to mess with my thyroid medication.

Thank you, SM

[GlowCoach Administrator]

It's much safer to take Levo alone. It's an extremely fussy hormone and doesn't like company.

Your practice nurse probably also thinks its OK to have a TSH in the middle of the reference range.

[susiemalc in reply to GlowCoach]

Thank you Jaydee. This chimes with me. I will take the amlodipine at night.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Practice nurse is wrong. Levo should be taken 2 hours away from other medication amd supplements (although some need 4 hours).

I was on Amlodipine and I took mine before bed, thyroid meds early morning.

Whh would it be simpler for you to take them together, is there a problem with taking Amlodipine at bed time ?

[susiemalc in reply to SeasideSusie]

Hello Seaside Susie,

I was getting on fine taking thyroxine in the morning and amlodipine before bed, but then two days ago I took the amlodipine instead of my thyroxine first thing in the morning, and didn't notice till I went to take it at night...and then I didn't know what to do. Anyway, I will stick with my original plan and try not to mix up the meds. That should not be beyond me.

Thanks for your reply. I was expecting to hear that keeping them apart is best. It's so good to have knowledgeable people to ask.

[Kazania]

Thanks for asking this question - I have just been put on Amlodipine and was taking them together☹️ I’ll have to work out a new strategy. It’s quite difficult separating out the things that shouldn’t go together isn’t it, eg iron. Hope your BP gets sorted. Take care. 🥰

[susiemalc]

Thanks Kazania, I only have the two meds so taking one in the morning and one at bedtime should work fine. I just need to pay a little attention. But yes, it can get quite tricky. I'm actually enjoying taking amlodipine because I was worried about my BP, but I'm hoping I can now lose weight nice and slowly (only way I can do it) and hopefully come off the BP meds down the road. My best health wishes to you too.

[Foxie1234]

Hi susiemalc

I also take Amlodipine…..and Lisinopril for hypertension. I take my Levothyroxine last thing before I go to bed (around midnight usually) and I take my other meds, including Amlodipine at around 8.00pm. I find this ok for me…..no problems as yet. I have always understood that Levothyroxine should always be taken separately from any other medication. I have always stuck to this so can’t comment on the effects if taken with Amlodipine.

Hope this helps.

[susiemalc in reply to Foxie1234]

Thank you, Roxie. Answers have been unanimous...don't take these drugs together!