Question 1

I take synthroid (thyroxine) in am before breakfast. are there any foods i should be avoiding? what about lemon water , grapefruit, walnuts , milk, any worries?

Accepted Answer

You should wait about an hour after you take your synthroid (thyroxine) or it won't be properly absorbed. You may be better off taking it at bed-time - about an hour after a snack.
Your food and drink list sounds just fine.

Question 2

What should i avoid taking alongside my synthroid?

Accepted Answer

hundreds of other meds might interact in some way with Synthroid. Your doctor can run an interaction check between Synthroid & your other Rx's.  In general, however, if you take Synthroid 2 hours after and 1/2 hour before meals, other meds, mineral & fiber supplements and antacids, you will avoid most interactions with Synthroid.  Best wishes!  Dr. Anne.

Question 3

When on synthroid (thyroxine) and adderall what is a safe time between taking them to avoid any interaction?

Accepted Answer

There is no interaction between synthroid (thyroxine) and Adderall per se. If you take them together and notice new side effects - tremors, heart beating fast, mind racing - then spacing out your doses by 4-6 hours or so should help eliminate them.

Question 4

I know you cant take iron, calcium, or fiber tablets for 3-4 hours after taking synthroid. but what about food with a high percentage of those?

Accepted Answer

Good afternoon,

As you correctly stated calcium, iron etc shouldn’t be taken with thyroid hormone replacement, including synthroid. The same goes for food.  It’s recommended that thyroid hormone be taken by itself, with no food or other medications.

Best regards, be well.

Dr. Wood

Question 5

Will i be able to eat foods with added calcium, iron and magnesium if i'm on synthroid (thyroxine)?

Accepted Answer

You can eat any kind of food if taking Synthroid (thyroxine) as long as you take this tablet away from all food and all medications. I highly recommend for it to be taken in the middle of the night so you are sure nothing interferes with its absoprtion. Once absobed - typically in one hour - then any food will not affect this medication.

Question 6

What medications or foods interact with synthroid, welbutrin or buspar (buspirone)?

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking none of the meds you mentioned are known for their drug-drug or food-drug interactions. However, that's not to say they have none. Being more specific about which foods or meds you are asking about  might help.

Question 7

Is the sore throat part of hashimotos? i have been advised to take 50m thyroxine tab. and i'm very sensitive to cold foods. please help

Accepted Answer

If you are referring to a sore throat inside the back of your mouth, then no, hashimoto's thyroiditis will not cause it. Sometimes patients with thyroiditis will have tenderness at the lower part of the front of the neck.

Question 8

Each morning before i take my synthroid i feel very bad and about 1 hr after taking it feel good. why is that? does it wear off by the morning?

Accepted Answer

Everyone metabolizes medications differently, and in your case, your symptoms are what they are, so it is possible the meds are waxing in the AM.  Try talking to your Dr. and maybe taking the meds at Noon or even in the PM hours may help decrease the feeling you get in the AM. Best wishes.

Question 9

Is it okay to sunbathe while taking synthroid (thyroxine)?

Accepted Answer

It is never really ok to sunbath. Sunbathing increases your risks of skin cancer and premature skin aging. You spend enough time out in the sun to do more than just ly there and absorb uv rays. Have fun in the sun, protect yourself from excessive exposure. The sythroid itself should not affect your fun in the sun, but your lack of sun protection may.

Question 10

What could be the effects of taking too much synthroid (thyroxine)?

Accepted Answer

Too much synthroid (thyroxine) can make you feel hyper, cause diarrhea, weight loss, feeling hot or hot flashes, anxiety, poor sleep, heart pounding.  Please speak with your doctor if you are having these symptoms.

Foods to avoid when taking synthroid

I take synthroid (thyroxine) in am before breakfast. are there any foods i should be avoiding? what about lemon water , grapefruit, walnuts , milk, any worries?

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What should i avoid taking alongside my synthroid?

When on synthroid (thyroxine) and adderall what is a safe time between taking them to avoid any interaction?

I know you cant take iron, calcium, or fiber tablets for 3-4 hours after taking synthroid. but what about food with a high percentage of those?

Will i be able to eat foods with added calcium, iron and magnesium if i'm on synthroid (thyroxine)?

What medications or foods interact with synthroid, welbutrin or buspar (buspirone)?

Is the sore throat part of hashimotos? i have been advised to take 50m thyroxine tab. and i'm very sensitive to cold foods. please help

Each morning before i take my synthroid i feel very bad and about 1 hr after taking it feel good. why is that? does it wear off by the morning?

Is it okay to sunbathe while taking synthroid (thyroxine)?

What could be the effects of taking too much synthroid (thyroxine)?

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