Antacids can help treat occasional acid reflux
Can Hypothyroidism Cause Acid Reflux? How thyroid function may be associated with heartburn or acid reflux, and what to do
Taking amounts of 5,000 mg per day can result in magnesium toxicity
Avoid administration of Synthroid within 4 hours of taking iron or calcium supplements or antacids
medications that can affect the absorption of levothyroxine, such as antacids, calcium carbonate, cholestyramine, iron, orlistat sucralfate, sevelamer, or proton pump Adults and children weighing 40 kilograms (kg) or more—20 milligrams (mg) 2 times per day, at the morning and at bedtime, or 40 mg once a day at bedtime for up to 8 weeks
Applies to: Synthroid (levothyroxine) and Tums Ultra 1000 (calcium carbonate) Using calcium carbonate together with levothyroxine may decrease the effects of levothyroxine
Walnuts, grapefruit juice, and dietary fiber can also make Synthroid less effective
This can help lower your risk of heart-related complications, like heart attacks or strokes
Symptoms can include: skin rash or hives The calcium and/or iron is thought to bind the levothyroxine
Always give an updated list of medications you take to your healthcare provider and pharmacist
Famotidine (Oral Route) Famotidine is used to treat stomach ulcers (gastric and duodenal), erosive esophagitis (heartburn or acid indigestion), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Do not cut, chew, or crush it
Prednisone is widely used to reduce inflammation in various conditions
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