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I'm interested in taking slimquick pure and i am on synthroid (thyroxine) but it states if you have a thyroid problem not too. is the absorption the only issue?

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Trt: Thyroid replacement therapy (trt) like synthroid (thyroxine) needs to be taken on empty stomach for better absorption and bio- availability.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/18/2016

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