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Can I Take A Break From Thyroxin
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Should you take xenical while taking thyroxin?
4 hours apart: Orlistat can decrease the amount of thyroid medicine in your body. Take these medicines 4 hours apart. ...Read more
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I take 50 mg thyroxin tablet every day, can I take levothyroxin tablet instead of thyroxin tablet?
Yes: But after you have changes you ought to get your thyroid levels checked in 6 weeks. Then you should stay on the same brand of levothyroxin as there are small differences that may effect your thyroid levels. ...Read more
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I have hypothyroidism, I take 250mg thyroxin a day and have been for 5 years. When can I stop being dependent on this?
It depends: It depends on the reason for your hypothyroidism. Best thing to do is ask your endocrinologist about your medication, and any other concerns you have. Be well. ...Read more
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Hi, I must take dexamethasone 0, 25, byt I'm taking l-thyroxin 0, 25 also. I want to ask can I take vitex with this medicaments. Thanks in advance!
Probably safe: Vitex or chaste berry has estrogen modulating effects and should not interact with the others meds your are taking. ...Read more
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Can pregnant woman take thyroxin sodium 100mcg?
Depends: If someone is using thyroid replacement medication they should continue it when they conceive. ...Read more
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I'm desperate to lose weight can I take Garcinia cambogia while taking 150mg of thyroxin per day?
Weight:
Before you do anything else you need to find out with your doctor if your thyroid levels are normal. 150 mg of thyroxine may be working well or you may need a bit more or a bit less.
Don't try Garcia cambogia until you have checked your thyroid with your doctor.
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By taking 75mcg thyroxin my TSH has come down from 18 to 0.2 in a month, my doc told me to take 50mcg thyroxin. Will it help to bring TSH normal?
Thyroxin chnages: . Is not unusual to have your thyroxin changed up or down until TSH is in normal range. ...Read more
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Hi, I'm on 25mcg thyroxin. I recently joined a gym and the instructor provided me a pre-workout protein suppement. Is it safe to take this supplement?
Protein Supplement: Yes. Of course. There is no interaction or problem with this plan. ...Read more
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Can I take thyroxin tablet in the morning before brushing my teeth? Since I need to give a gap of 1 hr before breakfast.
Should not affect: Thyroxine should be taken daily at the same time but brushing should not be affecting. Should check with your primary physician. ...Read more
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My mother had thyroid cancer and doctors removed all her thyroid. She takes 109mcg thyroxin and has been feeling very tired? Is this from no thyroid
Possibly: She should have her thyroid level (tsh, free t4) checked while on the current dosage of thyroxine. The TSH should be under 1, but detectable. Until her levels are correct, she may feel tired. ...Read more
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Hello doctor, I'm asking for my wife whose ankles have become very swollen and a livid red rash has appeared. This has happened in the last two days. She is 50 years old. She takes Enaprinil for Blood pressure, thyroxin for hypothyroidism and citolopr
Might be: Cellulitis. See doctor
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I take thyroxin tab in the morning with empty stomach, night folic acid tab, since I am trying to concieve, can I also take vitamin b (b complex) tab?
Yes: The b vitamins are water-soluble and are safe while trying to conceive and even during pregnancy. ...Read more
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Can I take St. John's wort if I am taking thyroxine?
No interactions: It should be safe to take thyroxine with St. John's wort. A lot of medications do interact with St. John's however, so it is good that you are considering it. Good luck. ...Read more
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Can I take q10 if I take thyroxine?
Yes: Coenzyme q10 is presently being peddled for pretty much everything and if you believed what these people are saying you would at best be reading uncritically. Coenzyme q specifically helps a group of very rare diseases. Supplement makers are not held by law to the standards of truth that the healthtap team is. If you want to pay money to people for deceiving you, that's your business. ...Read more
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Can I take bcaa's & lcarnitine alongside thyroxine?
Yes you may: Branched-chain amino acids are held as beneficial. These are essential aa. Carnitine is made in livers from methionine and lysine. We can also ingest formed carnitine in meats. --or as a supplement. Carnitine can serve as an energy cofactor at the cellular level and is believed valuable for myocardial dysfunctions. Carnitine may inhibit thyroid hormone action at the cellular level, tho. ...Read more
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Is generic Synthroid (thyroxine) okay to take?
Yes: Generic synthroid is called levothyroxine. Taking generic version is reasonable and will likely achivevsimilar results, however I would recommend that you inform your endocrinologist about such switch as you may need to have your thyroid levels checked soon (a few weeks) after making the switch to ensure your dosing is appropriate. I would also recommend that you adhere to one kind of preparation. ...Read more
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What will happen if I don't take my thyroxine medication?
Hypothyroid: Hi. If you're hypothyroid and don't take your l-thyroxine, you'll be untreated hypothyroid...but somehow, I betcha knew that! ...Read more
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What happens if a child takes Synthroid (thyroxine) pills?
Can overdose: If the synthroid (thyroxine) is not prescribed for the child, the child can have an overdose which can be dangerous. Synthroid (thyroxine) (thyroid medication) can increase the thyroid levels. Good thing if your level is low; bad thing if your child's level is normal and she takes an adult dose. Keep all meds out of reach of children! ...Read more
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Is it ok to take diphenhydromine with synthroid (thyroxine)?
Yes: It's ok to take any medication while on synthroid (thyroxine) as long as you at a different time. Synthroid (thyroxine) should always be taken on an empty stomach at least thirty minutes before food or medication intake. ...Read more
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What are the side affects if I don't take my thyroxine medication?
Many:
Most common, overtime,
constipation, fatigue, dry skin, fatigue, increased [water] weight.
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Can u take emetrol while taking thyroxine?
Yes, should be fine:
There is no known interaction between the two medicines and so you should be fine. Emetrol is just a fancy (phosphorated) carbohydrate which is safe to use, often for morning sickness. I guess I should say: congratulations! :-)
good luck.
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Am I hypothyroid if I have all the symptoms and should I take thyroxine?
Need tests: The only way to know if you have hypothyroidism is to have your TSH checked. The symptoms of hypothyroidism can be caused by other disorders as well. You will only need levothyroxine if your thyroid is truly under active. ...Read more
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Is it okay to take pomegranate juice and thyroxine?
Only if: You like the taste of pomegranate juice -- otherwise it has no benefits. It won't interact however. ...Read more
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Should I take Synthroid (thyroxine) for hypothyroidism?
Synthroid (thyroxine) vs NDT:
Synthroid (thyroxine) is not for everyone. Many feel much better with NDT (natural desiccated thyroid)... Armour, Westhroid, NatureThroid. I specialize in this and help people transition from synthetic to natural.
A good book to read is "Stop the Thyroid Madness, II" of which I authored Chapter 3.
Also check out www. GetMyThyroidFixed. Com
JP
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Anything I can take OTC for levoxyl (thyroxine)?
No: If you need thyroxine (of which Levoxyl is just one brand) because you are hypothyroid in this country you need thyroxine. ...Read more
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Is it best to take Synthroid (thyroxine) am or pm?
PM: Taking at night may be better.
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When should I take Synthroid (thyroxine) morning or evening?
Thyroid: Morning have rarely seen individuals who have difficulty sleeping. With nocturnal use. ...Read more
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How long should it take Synthroid (thyroxine) to start working?
2-5 days.: Synthroid (levothyroxine) has a very long half-life. Levels start to rise in a few days, but take 5-6 weeks to reach a plateau. ...Read more
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Can I take Synthroid (thyroxine) at night instead of in the morning?
Yes: As long as you take it at the same time with iron, calcium or a multivitamin. Just be consistent. ...Read more
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Can it take longer for Synthroid (thyroxine) to work vs. Levothroid?
No: They should work in the same time frame. However, it is always good when switching brands of l-thyroxine to recheck thyroid hormone levels about 6 weeks afterwards, to make sure you are stable on the new brand. ...Read more
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