thyroxine + vitamins = possible interaction???

[Nat_16]

I have been on on Thyroxine meds since march, currently 50mcg daily.  I have recently been advised by my haematologist to take a B vitamin tablet because I dont have a spleen and he thought it would be good to have the support from the vitamin for my immune system.  I am not deficient in vitamin B it is simply for the immune support.

However, I have been doing some research and have read I shouldnt take it with the thyroxine because it could affect the absorbing of the thyroxine and possibly affect pathology results.  I take the thyroxine at 7am and have been told to take the vitamin no later than mid-morning because it gives you energy and I could have trouble sleeping.  

Should I keep taking the vitamin 1 - 2 hours after the thyroxine or is there too much risk the thyroxine isnt being absorbed properly?  

Thanks.

[rhiannonsmiles]

Vitamins should be taken at night and thyroxine in the morning or vice versa. Iron and calcium stop absorption of thyroxine and high doses of b6 too.They should not be taken at the same time.

[Nat_16]

ok thank you both.
I have a dr appt on friday to work out a good schedule for when I should take all my meds.  

[laura1967]

The rule of thumb is to take your supplements at least 2-3 hours after your meds, except calcium and iron which need to be taken 6 hrs apart at least.

[Nelly57]

I'm definitely no expert here but I do remember my Endo telling me to take my Levo first thing in the morning and wait a few hours before taking the rest of my meds including vitamins.