A 41-year-old female asked:

Can i take allergy medicine when the info says not for hyperthyroid. i had thyroid removed due to cancer and graves syndrome hyperthyroidism. post op showed as hashimotos hypothyroid. now taking levothyroxine?

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Dr. Hiep Leanswered

Nephrology and Dialysis 43 years experience

Yes, you can take anti-allergic medication when taking levothyroxine.

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Answered May 27, 2022

Dr. Birendra Tandananswered

Urology 35 years experience

Yes you can if your blood tests for thyroid are now normal.

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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered

Internal Medicine 62 years experience

I think the warning would pertain only to allergy meds which contain decongestants, such as sudafed as these are stimulants that can raise blood pressure and accelerate the heart rate. Plain antihistamines should be ok for patients with treated hyperthyroidism or who take levothyroxine.

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Answered Jun 10, 2022

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Random lip swelling due to allergy or hashimoto's/hypothyroid? Allergist says i need levothyroxine increase- endocrinologist says no, it's an allergy.

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