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A member asked:

When i take synthroid (thyroxine) in morning do i have to wait any time before taking ibuprofen for headache? wasn't sure if it decreases absorption of synthroid (thyroxine)

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Synthroi/Ibuprofen: Please discuss this with your primary doctor. There should not be a reason to stop taking Ibuprofen but let your primary doctor decide. Please let me know.

Dr Tomsky Corvalan agreed

Answered 8/9/2016

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Better await 30 min: There is not known true interaction between Synthroid (thyroxine) and Ibuprofen . But in general Ibuprofen should NOT be taken on empty stomach for risk of gastritis/ ulcer/ bleeding / heartburn. If u can wait 30 min after Synthroid (thyroxine) to have breakfast with Ibuprofen - better.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 8/9/2016

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