What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Synthroid?
If Synthroid is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It’s advisable to check with your doctor before taking any other drug, but you should be especially wary of the following: 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 (Regla
