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Orlistat and thyroxine

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shezza99
shezza99

Hi

I have just started to take orlistat and l am also on thyroxine. My GP did not mention that there was any contraindications between the two meds, but reading about orlistat on the internet everything is saying that you need to leave 4 hours between the two meds. My question is how do others manage this. I take my thyroxine in the morning and l am used to leaving an hour before l have breakfast, but to leave 4 hours before eating breakfast is way too long. So how do people take their breakfast orlistat or do you just take orlistat with lunch and evening meal.

Any help would be appreciated

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  • leonie91244
    leonie91244 shezza99

    Posted

    I was prescibed this a few days ago. The doctor told me that the xenical may reduce the effectiveness of the thyroxine, so they will do regular blood tests to check.I haven't changed when I take the thyroxine at all, so will be interesting to see if the dose needs to be changed at all

  • rachel15470
    rachel15470 shezza99

    Posted

    Hi. I too take Thyroxine and Orlistat.

    I tend to take the Thyroxine as soon as I wake up.

    My breakfast only consists of a black coffee, a yoghurt and a banana so I tend to miss the morning orlistat as my fat content is no where near the 30% mark. Hope this is helpful.

  • sonia71
    sonia71 shezza99

    Posted

    Hi. I also take thyroxine and commenced taking orlistate. My doc recommended that I take my thyroxine at least an hour before any orlistate. However..i find it's easier to take my thyroxine before bed.

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