Synthroid [posted 10/1/98] Question: What types of food should I avoid after taking Synthroid?
There are several potential “foods” or drugs which decrease absorption of Synthroid. These are ferrous sulfate(iron tablets or vitamins containing iron),sulrafate(Carafate),aluminun hydroxide (aluminun containing antacids) cholestramine resin(cholesterol lowering agent generally),colestipol (ditto), sodium polystyrene sulfonate, and baby formula containing soybean flour(also some vegatarian diets).Synthroid Doses [posted 8/13/98] Question: Why does it take so long to achieve euthyroid status? I was hypothyroid in October, and have been gradually treated with Synthroid (I am also taking 900 Lithium and 1 Rivotril per day), first with 0.175 dose which proved to be intolerable (heart attack like symptoms), then reduced to 0.163, then 0.100, and now I am on 0.112. Why so long? I would appreciate an insight into how the hormone works.Answer: The hormone works immediately. However, predicting an individual’s need is the trick. Most physicians would not start replacement at 0.175 mg due to th
There are several potential “foods” or drugs which decrease absorption of Synthroid. These are ferrous sulfate(iron tablets or vitamins containing iron),sulrafate(Carafate),aluminun hydroxide (aluminun containing antacids) cholestramine resin(cholesterol lowering agent generally),colestipol (ditto), sodium polystyrene sulfonate, and baby formula containing soybean flour(also some vegatarian diets). Synthroid Doses [posted 8/13/98] Question: Why does it take so long to achieve euthyroid status? I was hypothyroid in October, and have been gradually treated with Synthroid (I am also taking 900 Lithium and 1 Rivotril per day), first with 0.175 dose which proved to be intolerable (heart attack like symptoms), then reduced to 0.163, then 0.100, and now I am on 0.112. Why so long? I would appreciate an insight into how the hormone works. Answer: The hormone works immediately. However, predicting an individual’s need is the trick. Most physicians would not start replacement at 0.175 mg due to
