underactive thyroid and iron tablets
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Hi,
I'm 29 and was diagnosed with underactive thyroid and anaemia (due to heavy periods caused by hypothyroid) about a month ago. I was feeling very ill when I started the medication but am now much better, although I am still very tired. I can be on the go one day but have to rest the next day. My question is that is this tiredness normal or should I be feeling better by now? I take the levothyroxine then leave 2 hours before starting the iron tablets. Could the iron tablets be stopping the thryroid meds from working? I take 50mg levothyroxine and 3 x 200mg ferrous sulfate (also norethisterone to stop periods) Thanks for reading
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mvwaugh
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I would have thought 2 hours appart was enough but it wouldn't hurt to increase the interval
CalisAstrae
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hkl
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With the Levo, it took around four weeks for me to notice an improvement. After a while you'll have your dosage reviewed to see how you're getting on. It can be a slowish process getting back to 'normal' but you've made the first few steps along the right path!
Hope you feel better soon - if you're concerned about the interactions, speak to your local pharmacist. They should be able to advise you on drug interactions. Take care! x
Loollaloolla CalisAstrae
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