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Is it OK to take Evening Primrose Oil with Levothyroxine.

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I have started taking Evening Primrose Oil capsules, for my hot sweats, but wonder if it interacts with my Levothyroxine.Don't want to take EPO if its best not to.

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Whenever you take supplements always take them at least 4 hours after taking levo.

Yes you can take evening primrose oil as there are no interactions.

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Thanks. i will continue to take them.

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Do, however, be aware that EPO interacts with a large number of other medicines. Have a look here:

drugs.com/drug-interactions...

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