Levothyroxine Questions (Page 9)

Is hypothyroidism considered an autoimmune disease?

Am needing information as to hypothyroidism. Is it considered an autoimmune disease?

I recently had angioplasty and 2 stents placed. My doctor has prescribed metoprolol ER 13mg

Is this OK? levothyroxine 88mcg. Lisinopril/hydrochlorithiazin 10mg/12.5mg Brilinta 90 Rosuvastin 10mg 81 aspirin

Complicated meds schedule?

I have to take the following meds: Palbociclib, letrozole, denosumab, levothyroxine 100mcg, liothyronine (twice daily) symbicort, calcium carbonate, and chondroitin/glucosamine and have a fungal ear infection. I’d just worked out a dosing schedule and now have to add in disopyramide 3x100g... read more

Levothyroxine - For 2.5 years I have developed hypothyroidism. Current physician PCP, has me…

... on a 100 Mg dose. I have gained 40 lbs .I may have to se an endocrinologist? Or, the dose needs to be increased. I’m on the Mediterranean diet and I should not be gaining weight. I go to gym 3 days per week for 2/2.5 hours, eat twice per day and continue to gain, my A1C is climbing, pre... read more

What is a safe diabetic drug while taking levothyroxine? I am currently taking metformin?

Does my mother's PCP know what she is doing?

Why would my mother's PCP increase her dosage of levothyroxine which is prescribed to her for underactive thyroid if her thyroid hormone levels measured high? I'm no doctor but it's my understanding that levothyroxine increases levels of the thyroid hormone so why would someone need... read more

Accidental stop taking levothyroxine, okay to restart without prior consultation?

I have stop taking levothyroxine without asking my doctor, can I just take again still without prior consultation? I took it when I started IVF, I thought I only need to take the medicine due to my IVF procedure, so when I stopped IVF, I also stopped it. Now that I want to start IVF again, only... read more

Best time to take levothyroxine if exercising in the morning?

I want to exercise in the morning, I used to do this fasted but I don't feel great and would prefer to eat something light before workout. However, I can't eat anything for an hour after taking Levothyroxine. I've tried the last couple of nights taking at night time 2 hours after... read more

When to take medications with interactions?

Take levothyroxine, Pantoprazole, Cholestyramine, Amitriptyline, that interact with each other. Especially Levothyroxine and Pantoprazole which I should take in morning on empty stomach at 4 hours apart and wait at 1/2 to hour to eat. What should I do?

Arimidex - how long after taking anastrozole is it OK to take levothyroxine?

Should I panick if I took my Levothyroxine 88MCG twice today by accident, once in AM and early PM?

Taking Levothyroxine and Phentermine at the same time?

My doctor has prescribed both of these prescriptions to me; however, both say to take in the morning 1 hr. before breakfast. I got the script after the Dr.'s office closed and asked the pharmacist but she advised to take one of the pills in the morning and one at night. I can't do that... read more

What could cause an increase in TSH levels?

My TSH level is 9.43 and I am on Levothyroxine .125

If I took my levothyroxine first, can I take my alendronate after I wait a while?

Will levothyroxine give you heart burn?