Question 1

im on levothyroxine medication can i take max garcinia?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but....: I am not aware of a bad interaction.  However, why do you want to take garcinia?  These supplements are always promoted heavily without any medical/scientific justification.  A study by kim et al, nutritional journal, 2011, vol 10, page 94, pmcid  21936892, found no effect of garcinia on weight loss.  The advertisers won't tell you that, will they?

Question 2

please describe the medication: levothyroxine?

Accepted Answer

Synthetic thyroid ho: It is a generic synthetic thyroid hormone tablets, contains synthetic crystalline tetreiodothyronine sodium salt.It is a synthetic thyroxine identical to that produced by human thyroid gland
it is prescribed to treat hypothyroidism.

Question 3

will the plan b pill affect with my levothyroxine medication!?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi. No, it will have no effect. I suggest you talk with your doc or our good friends at Planned Parenthood to find an acceptable form of birth control so you don't need to rely on Plan B too often. Good luck!

Question 4

how far apart should i take my levothyroxine 88mcg & omeprozole 40 mg medications in the morning?  i take levothyroxine first.

Accepted Answer

Generally 3o minutes: Allows the stomach to individually pass each medication. Ask your pharmacist also. He/she will have good advice for you. All the best.

Question 5

my question is that i stopped using levothyroxine due to all the pain medications. i have still not got periods for the month of february. ?

Accepted Answer

Important medication: If you are taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) then that is a medication that should not be discontinued. In hypothyroidism the thyroid does not make enough thyroid hormone. levothyroxine is thyroid hormone replacement. When the thyroid is out of balance it can lead to menstrual irregularities or even no menstrual cycles.

Question 6

i've been taking levothyroxine sodium 0,50 mcg for several months, i used to take only 0,25 mcg and i'm now having symptoms of faintiness and dizziness. i feel better when i don't take the medication. what should i do? i can't quit it completely?

Accepted Answer

: I think you wrote the wrong doses. Your previous dose was 25 mcg (0.025 mg) and current dose is 50 mcg (0.05 mg). If you had been appropriately tested before the dose was changed then you definitely have hypothyroidism and you need thyroid replacement therapy. The current dose may be too high (or not) so you need to be re-tested, do not stop your med, see your doctor ASAP. Take care.

Question 7

are there any vitamins and minerals that are advised not to take whilst on levothyroxine medication ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, maybe not: Levothyroxine can interact with multiple other drugs and supplements. Other medications can often be taken safely with it, but may need to be taken at another time of day. Your doctor or pharmacist can evaluate your specific situation.

Question 8

i've been taking thyroid medication since i was 17. i feel tired all the time, shaky, also forget everything. im on 125mcg of levothyroxine.

Accepted Answer

Dose adjustment: Follow up with your physician your thyroid tests will need to be repeated to determine if your medication needs to be adjusted.

Question 9

what are the impacts on tsh if you forget taking levothyroxine for 4-5 days before blood test? let's say it's 3,0 when on medication, would it elevate significantly?

Accepted Answer

Not much: I don't think 4-5 days would make a huge impact on your TSH, but it would be a good idea to let your doc know the situation just in case the values came back abnormal.  Hope this helps!

Question 10

can under people with under active thyroid on levothyroxine medication take raspberry ketone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: It's a waste of money. Raspberry ketones don't help with weight loss or any other medical condition. The only thing to lose weight is your wallet. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or internet scams.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Levothroid medication

A member asked:

Im on levothyroxine medication can i take max garcinia?

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: levothyroxine?

A member asked:

Will the plan b pill affect with my levothyroxine medication!?

A member asked:

How far apart should i take my levothyroxine 88mcg & omeprozole 40 mg medications in the morning? i take levothyroxine first.

A member asked:

My question is that i stopped using levothyroxine due to all the pain medications. i have still not got periods for the month of february. ?

A member asked:

I've been taking levothyroxine sodium 0,50 mcg for several months, i used to take only 0,25 mcg and i'm now having symptoms of faintiness and dizziness. i feel better when i don't take the medication. what should i do? i can't quit it completely?

A member asked:

Are there any vitamins and minerals that are advised not to take whilst on levothyroxine medication ?

A member asked:

I've been taking thyroid medication since i was 17. i feel tired all the time, shaky, also forget everything. im on 125mcg of levothyroxine.

A member asked:

What are the impacts on tsh if you forget taking levothyroxine for 4-5 days before blood test? let's say it's 3,0 when on medication, would it elevate significantly?

A member asked:

Can under people with under active thyroid on levothyroxine medication take raspberry ketone?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?