How Much Would It Hurt Tsh After A 5 Day Cycle After A Few Weeks?

Posted on Fri, 25 Dec 2020

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Question : Does Zithromax or azithromycin interfere with levothyroxine absorbtion or t4 to t3 conversion if you are on t4 mono therapy with no thyroid? How much would it hurt tsh after a 5 day cycle after a few weeks? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
About levothyroxine and azythromicin;

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
No, azythromicin does not effect absorbtion metabolism of levothyroxine.
Of course you need to tale levothyroxine fasting and azythromicin after the meal.
Wish you good health.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta

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