Question 1

can i eat black walnuts while taking synthroid (thyroxine)? i usually wait an hour after taking it to eat anything but i am confused as to whether it's ok to eat

Accepted Answer

Wait an hour.: Since some foods interfere with the efficient absorption of thyroid hormone, it is best to adopt the general rule of waiting an hour after a dose of synthroid (thyroxine) before eating.

Question 2

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

Synthroid (thyroxine): 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 3

i need a levothyroxine script?

Accepted Answer

Try our other forum: You have posted on HealthTap's basic, free, public, informational forum, where neither medical care nor prescriptions are given. Perhaps you wish to connect with a doctor for a private consultation. Private consultations are available on a premium forum, the details of which vary depending on which part of the world you are in. In the US, one can try HealthTap Prime to "ask" for a temporary refill.

Question 4

can levothyroxine cause anxiety?

Accepted Answer

yes: Side effects of thyroid supplements include anxiety and symptoms that can be interpreted as anxiety (tachycardia, sweating, tremors, etc). Consult your dr to rule out other causes and possibly dose adjustment if needed. You mentioned in your profile 2 different thyroid agents, are you prescribed both simultanously? If not, they might be interacting, like with many other meds.

Question 5

levothyroxine overdose side effects?

Accepted Answer

Hyperthroidism: Taking too much levothyroxine causes hyperthyroidism. This can cause your metabolism to be too fast, causing you to lose weight, have a fast heart rate, lose your hair, and feel like it is too hot all of the time.  It is definitely not recommended you take too much of your medication.

Question 6

does penicillin effect levothyroxine?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no known interaction between penicillin and thyroid hormone.

Question 7

can 1800mcg of levothyroxine kill you?

Accepted Answer

1800: The usual dose is 12.5 to 50 mcg daily.
Where did you get that number.
Surely no one would have prescribed that dose!

Question 8

what are side effects of levothyroxine?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Palpitations  weight loss irrritability flushing.

Question 9

is synthroid better than. levothyroxine?

Accepted Answer

See answer: Their bio-availability is not equivalent, however, insurance constraints and csot often require the generic levo.  As long as you are on the one drug, and your dr. Is following you regularly, you should have no major problems on the generic.

Question 10

waht are the side affect of levothyroxine?

Accepted Answer

Levothyroxin effects: Side effects usually occur with overdosage and can include anxiety, tremor, rapid or  heart beat, irregular, feeling too hot, jittery feelings, palpitations.  This drup affects all the cells in the body and is related to the overall metabolism . It is important to obtain regular checkups when taking this drug.  Take medication early in the am and do not eat for at least one hour.

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Can i eat black walnuts while taking synthroid (thyroxine)? i usually wait an hour after taking it to eat anything but i am confused as to whether it's ok to eat

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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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I need a levothyroxine script?

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Can levothyroxine cause anxiety?

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Levothyroxine overdose side effects?

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Does penicillin effect levothyroxine?

A member asked:

Can 1800mcg of levothyroxine kill you?

A member asked:

What are side effects of levothyroxine?

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Is synthroid better than. levothyroxine?

A member asked:

Waht are the side affect of levothyroxine?

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