A member asked:

I want to take citracal slow release. would the 24 hour release effect of the calcium cause an interaction with my levothyroxine?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Sometimes: The decrease in thyroxine absorption was done with short acting calcium carbonate. To be safe do not take them at the same time.

Answered 11/7/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Check it out: You can use a drug interaction checker whenever you have questions about drug-drug interactions or drug - food interactions. Here is 1 option (Drugs.Com): https://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php Your pharmacist is also a good source of info.

Answered 11/12/2018

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