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Can you take lansoprazole with levothyroxine?

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sharon3005
sharon3005

having stomach problems and was given lansoprazole but i read somewhere it can interfere with levothyroxine. Does anyone know as I'm supposed to take it in the morning before food, same as my levothyroxine, thanks

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  • gcowboy
    gcowboy sharon3005

    Posted

    Sharon,

    My pharmacist recommended leaving at least 30 minutes between taking Levothyroxine and Lansoprazole.  It is worth consulting your pharmacist for good advice on such matters.  Some things can affect the absorbtion of Levothyroxine, so it is wise to wake up a bit earlier and take it first.  I still recommend you consult your pharmacist.

    • patricia81070
      patricia81070 gcowboy

      Posted

      I have been on levothyroxine for many years,  also lansoprazole, when the levcothyroxine was increased to 75 mg I started to get severe pain in both legs, joints, muscles and varicose veins, especially during the night, during the day my legs and feet are very weak, I have recently had a blood test and things were ok, but the pains are getting worse and make each day very difficult.  ;any suggestions welcome.  ;thanks  Pat
  • patricia81070
    patricia81070 sharon3005

    Posted

    Hi ;sharon  I have the same problem and since an increase in levo  I am getting terrific pain in mu muscles joints and veins  am feeling desperate and the ;;drs  dont seem to be bothered, each day seems worse.  Best wishes Pat
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