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Under the tongue) or mixing it with liquid. This enhanced absorption leads to more stable thyroid hormone levels and can result in faster and more effective symptom relief in some patients. The speed of absorption with liquid levothyroxine can also benefit patients with severe hypothyroidism who require prompt relief from symptoms.InteractionsMany foods, drinks, medications, and supplements can impair the digestion and absorption of levothyroxine. The substances that can interfere with levothyroxine absorption include:Iron supplements and iron-fortified foodsCalcium supplements and calcium-fortified foodsProton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) - drugs that reduce the amount of stomach acid produced by glands in the stomach lining. Some common PPIs include omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), and lansoprazole (Prevacid).Tyrosine kinase inhibitors, including the best-known, imatinib mesylate (Gleevec)Atrial fibrillation drugs including beta-blockers, digitalis drugs, anti-arrhythmia drugs, and blood thinners.Orlistat – an over-the-counter and prescription weight loss drugBile acid sequestrant drugs – used to lower cholesterol, including cholestyramine (Questran), colesevelam (Welchol), and colestipol (Colestid) Antacids with aluminum and magnesium, including Gaviscon, Tums, Rolaids, Caltrate, Alka-Seltzer, and Bromo-SeltzerCoffee (including decaf)Calcium-fortified juiceFood in generalSoy foods, drinks, and supplementsHigh-fiber foods and fiber supplementsTHYROID GUIDEIodine and the thyroidIodine is a crucial component of the molecular structure of thyroid hormones. Learn more about the connection between Hashimoto's and iodine.Thank you! Check your mailbox for your guideOops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.The ability of these substances to interfere with levothyroxine absorption is far greater with levothyroxine tablets versus liquid. This has been demonstrated in several studies:Research has shown that levothyroxine liquid is absorbed better than tablets in hypothyroid patients, even when patients are under treatment with proton pump inhibitorsA study found that liquid levothyroxine formulations can bypass factors such as proton pump inhibitors and other medications and supplements, allowing full absorption. Researchers concluded that liquid levothyroxine could be taken simultaneously with drugs that interfere
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