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Recently on levothyroxine and have to take vitamin d. can i take the vitamin 4 hours before instead of after the levo or would that decrease absorb?

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Dr. Tedde Rinker answered

Either way: Taking levothyroxine on an empty stomach is best. Separating vit d either 4 hours before or after should be fine.

Answered 5/3/2013

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A member asked:

Recently on levothyroxine and have to take vitamin d. can i take the vitamin 4 hours before instead of after the levo or would that decrease absorb?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tedde Rinker answered

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