Posted by SheilaC on June 30, 2007, at 14:27:14
In reply to Re: Synthroid and Other meds did you know how many?, posted by Phillipa on June 30, 2007, at 13:48:27
> Here's some. Love Phillipa
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> Possible food and drug interactions when taking Synthroid
> Synthroid can interact with a wide variety of medications. It's advisable to check with your doctor before taking any other drug, but you should be especially wary of the following:
>When I get up in the middle of the night to use the restroom, I take my Synthroid so it doesn't interact with my Estrogen I take in the morning.
> Amiodarone (Cordarone)
> Androgens (male hormones)
> Antacids and anti-gas medications
> Antidepressants such as Elavil, Ludiomil, and Zoloft
> Blood pressure drugs such as beta blockers, nitroprusside, and thiazide diuretics
> Blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin and heparin
> Chloral hydrate (a sedative)
> Diabetes drugs such as insulin and Micronase
> Digitalis-type drugs such as Lanoxin
> Estrogen products and oral contraceptives
> Furosemide (Lasix)
> Growth hormones
> Hormone inhibitors such as Cytadren and Tapazole
> Iodide
> Iron supplements
> Kayexalate
> Ketamine (Ketalar)
> Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
> Methadone and heroin
> Metoclopramide (Reglan)
> Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as phenylbutazone and aspirin
> Parkinson's drugs such as Sinemet
> Propylthiouracil (a thyroid inhibitor)
> Seizure medications such as Dilantin, Tegretol, and phenobarbital
> Steroids such as dexamethasone and hydrocortisone
> Stimulants such as epinephrine (EpiPen)
> Sucralfate (Carafate)
> The cancer drugs 5-fluorouracil, 6-mercaptopurine, mitotane, and tamoxifen
> The cholesterol-lowering drugs Colestid, Mevacor, and Questran
> The immune-system drugs interferon and interleukin
> The tranquilizers Trilafon and Valium
> The tuberculosis drugs aminosalicylate, rifampin, and ethionamide
> Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
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