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Medication interaction

I understand that synthyroid must be taken at different times from my other medications.  I am on 3 other medications.  I take the synthyroid (complete thyroidectomy Dec 2008) and coumadin (DVT) at the same time and then 1 1/2 hrs later, I take topamax (migraine) and protonix (GERD).  Is this enough time between each?
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The ENT doc who took out my thyroid wondered why my T numbers were still running a little high.  It was 3 months after my surgery that he realized that he hadn't mentioned that the synthroid works better when taken by itself, but that he didn't think there was a problem to combine it with my coumadin.  Now I don't know.  I will pose the question first thing this Monday to my pharmacist.  Thank you all for your comments.
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I found that by taking my heart medication and T4 med at the same time, I felt like I was 'spaced out'.
Persoanlly I wouldnt take any other med for at least an hour after you take your T4 med.
It should be taken alone.
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168348 tn?1379357075
Hmmmm, yes I agree ... I thought that the Synthroid should be taken alone?

There also is an ask-a-pharmacist forum here, at medhelp

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231441 tn?1333892766
Hi,

Would be best to ask your pharmacist what is the best timing for these meds.  He/she would know best about possible interactions.  Key however is to be consistent with how you take the meds.

Best wishes.


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