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I take levothyroxine & liothyronine for thyroid issues in the morning. my doctor added phentermine for weight loss. can i take phentermine with the 2 thyroid medications together or do i have to wait one more hour before taking phentermine?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Please go to drugs.com and read about phenteramine-better to use DASH Eating plan or others shown to lower weight over the long haul.

Answered 11/4/2022

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Balancing these 2 thyroid meds is very tricky and most clinicians try to work with levothroxine alone. Adding phentermine to these meds could upset the balance resulting in side effects. I feel most MDs wouldn't approve of this medication for weight loss especially in your case. In any event thyroid meds should be taken at the same time daily apart from other meds,2 hrs before,4 hrs after other m

Answered 11/5/2022

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