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A 59-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to take a digestive enzyme when your taking levoxyl (thyroxine)?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Coutts iianswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
No problem: Taking digestive enzymes should not cause a problem with your thyroid medicine.
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Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 32 years experience
Yes, on empty stomac: All levothyroxine, including Levoxyl brand, should be taken on an empty stomach (http://www.drugs.com/dosage/levoxyl.html). Digestive enzymes shouldn't affect absorption. More important for you to take consistently and have TSH (blood test) monitored regularly and at least 6wks after dose changes.
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Last updated Jul 29, 2015
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