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cytomel with food?synthroid? birthcontrol?

i take cytomel in the morning with my synthroid--and also again the afternoon.  does cytomel have to be taken an our after synthroid?  never heard that but just read that here?

also i am getting different information about whether cytomel can be taken with food, or on an empty stomach.

also i am on yaz birth control, which i take several hours after my cytomel--is that ok?

please help.  thank you
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how are you feeling on the synthroid/cytomel combo??
My endo wants me to consider switching over to this combination and I am curious to see what others who have taken these two together think. Any negative symptoms, positive feedback, etc?

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thank you.  yes, all replies are quite welcome.  i had never heard about taking the two thyroid meds apart either, but i'm open to feedback.  and would love help with all my questions.
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Cytomel is another form  of thyroid medication and I have not heard that if should be taken after synthroid.  It is the supplements like vitamins and minerals that need to be taken 4 hours after thyroid meds so they do not interfere with absorption in the stomach Both thyroid meds should be taken on an empty stomach and wait one half to one hour before consuming food...Some one else might have a different opinion about the combination of synthroid and cytomel.  Keep checking the forum..
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