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Probiotics with Levothroxine?
I just read previous posts but I STILL do not know if it is ok to take my probiotics in the morning (on an empty stomach) at the same time as my thyroid meds (Levothroxine)? I also take my Zyrtec at that time. I just started the probiotics and was taking them with breakfast but have read that they should be on an empty stomach. That's my only real empty stomach time because of all my other stuff so now I'm concerned about them interacting with my thyroid meds. Anyone?
Hi, the recommended way is on an empty stomach, at least 20 min before a meal, or 2 hours after eating. Because of thyroid meds and other supplements I take mine 2 hours after dinner. It has worked really nice for me. Hope this helps.
This may work for you... Since I get up in the middle of the night anyway, I take my Levothyroxine then with a cup of water. That way when I wake up I can have my coffee right away.
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No, it's "not" okay to take probiotics or Zyrtec at the same time you take your levothyroxine...
According to the instructions on the insert that comes with the medication, levothyroxine is supposed to be taken on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning, with a glass of water, then don't eat or drink anything for 30-60 minutes. Other medications should be separated from levo by at least an hour or they can interfere with absorption.
Supplements, especially, those containing calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and other minerals should be separated from thyroid meds by, at least, 4 hours.
When I get up in the morning, I take my Levoxyl (same as levothyroxine), get my shower and start getting ready for the day, and by the time I've done that, 30 minutes have passed, so I can go ahead and relax with a cup of coffee, After an hour, I can take the rest of my meds and do whatever I'm going to do for the day. Vitamins and minerals are taken with dinner and at bedtime.
Your probiotic can be taken anytime during the day... even an hour before lunch. If you take a B-12 vitamin, it should be taken in the morning, since it provides energy and could interfere with sleep.
According to the instructions on the insert that comes with the medication, levothyroxine is supposed to be taken on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning, with a glass of water, then don't eat or drink anything for 30-60 minutes. Other medications should be separated from levo by at least an hour or they can interfere with absorption.
Supplements, especially, those containing calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and other minerals should be separated from thyroid meds by, at least, 4 hours.
When I get up in the morning, I take my Levoxyl (same as levothyroxine), get my shower and start getting ready for the day, and by the time I've done that, 30 minutes have passed, so I can go ahead and relax with a cup of coffee, After an hour, I can take the rest of my meds and do whatever I'm going to do for the day. Vitamins and minerals are taken with dinner and at bedtime.
Your probiotic can be taken anytime during the day... even an hour before lunch. If you take a B-12 vitamin, it should be taken in the morning, since it provides energy and could interfere with sleep.
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