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A member asked:

Can levothyroxine and nexium (esomeprazole) or prevacid be taken at the same time?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

There's no: Interaction between the two drugs. http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/levothyroxine-with-nexium-1463-0-1015-567.html.

Answered 8/24/2020

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Dr. Slade Suchecki answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Levothyroid must be taken separate on empty stomach with only water. I would wait at least 4 hours for other meds to ensure max absorption/benefit.

Dr Bonuel and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/4/2014

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