A couple of questions

What supplements should not be taken with thyroid medication?

Vitamins and supplements

“You should also avoid any drugs or supplements that contain iron, calcium, or magnesium for at least four hours after taking your thyroid medications,” says Dr. Jaiswal. That also includes multivitamins that contain these minerals.Jan 9, 2020

What vitamins should not be taken with thyroid medication?

According to the Mayo Clinic, supplements such as calcium, iron, multivitamins containing iron, and antacids containing magnesium or aluminum can potentially have interactions with thyroid medications. They should be taken several hours before or after your thyroid medication to avoid an interaction.

Does vitamin D supplement interfere with thyroid medication?

No interactions were found between levothyroxine and Vitamin D3. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

What should I avoid while taking levothyroxine?

levothyroxine food In addition, absorption of levothyroxine may be decreased by foods such as soybean flour, cotton seed meal, walnuts, dietary fiber, calcium, and calcium fortified juices. These foods should be avoided within several hours of dosing if possible.

What supplements interact with levothyroxine?

Calcium supplements — or antacids containing calcium — can interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone replacement medications, such as synthetic thyroid hormones levothyroxine (Synthroid, Unithroid, others) and liothyronine (Cytomel), as well as thyroid extract supplements.

Can I take B12 with thyroid medicine?

No interactions were found between levothyroxine and Vitamin B12. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Can you take vitamin C with thyroid medication?

No interactions were found between levothyroxine and Vitamin C. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Can I take magnesium with levothyroxine?

levothyroxine magnesium oxide Taking levothyroxine and magnesium oxide too close together may interfere with the absorption of levothyroxine and reduce its effectiveness. To prevent or minimize potential interaction, these medications should preferably be taken at least four hours apart.