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Which Medication Interferes With Synthroid?

Posted on Thu, 23 Apr 2015

Question: I had my thyroid gland removed 20 years ago, I had it checked regularly and my numbers were fine, having to adjust the dosage slightly now and again. In the last 3 years my thyroid numbers have spiked and plummeted. I am concerned some medications and supplements I take are interfering with my synthroid medication. Here is a list of prescriptions and supplements I presently take:
Venlafaxine
Metoprolol
Hydroxyzine
Pravastatin
Garcinia Cambogia
Isotonix vitamins with minerals

I would be so grateful if you could advise me. thank you

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Levothyroxine interaction with isotonix not known

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Levothyroxine dose not have any interaction with Venlafaxine, Metoprolol, Pravastatin , Hydroxyzine , Garcinia or multivitamin and minerals.
There is no information available about isotonix .
If you are sure about your observation, then discontinue isotonix and see if there is any change in the Thyroid function results.

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