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How should i take levothyroxine and metformin together? timing?

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Dr. Chaitanya Mamillapalli answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Different times: Metformin should be taken with food to minimize stomach side effects. Levothyroxine should be taken on empty stomach and should wait atleast 1/2 hour before eating the food to promote absorption of the thyroid medication.

Answered 10/15/2019

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