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50mcg levothyroxine in morning for hypothyroidism - is it ok to take amitriptyline 10mg before bed? is a 10mg dose likely to cause heart problems?

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Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Elavil (amitriptyline) 10 mg: It is safe and it should be taken before bed. A 10 mg dose would not pose any cardiovascular problems.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/22/2015

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Dr. Bachar Al-Alami answered

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NO: Amitriptyline ;levothyroxine no interactions identified

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

50mcg levothyroxine in morning for hypothyroidism - is it ok to take amitriptyline 10mg before bed? is a 10mg dose likely to cause heart problems?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Bachar Al-Alami answered

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

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