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Synthroid Absorption Issue

Hi.  I've recently been drinking prune juice and am on 175mcg Synthroid.  I always wait at least 6-7 hours before drinking the prune juice (5:30am Synthroid - Noon-1pm a few oz. of P.Juice), then before bed (approx. 10pm).  Will this interfere with the absorption of the Synthroid???  My TSH was really good 5 weeks ago (b4 Prune Juice) & felt good, now I'm having the major aches in the legs/feet again.  Hair breakage etc.  Wasn't sure of the connection/possible interaction
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Geez, I'm not an expert but I would *think* not as I take a prescrip laxative and they told me to wait 4hrs after taking the Synthroid.  

Cheryl
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I wanted to clarify a bit.....the reason that I asked about the Prune Juice interaction is because I read that fiber products/medicines plus iron supplements/food will interfere with absorption of Synthroid if ingested too soon together, & the Prune Juice is a major source of both iron & fiber......after I read my post it sounded funny to be asking about prune juice without explaining why!!  Thanks!
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No, the way you are spacing them and if you are constance, should not effect synthroid.

GL,
Hyper/Graves'/RAI
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