possible interaction between calcium supplements and levothyroxine
April 1998
New reports suggest a possible interaction between calciumsupplements and levothyroxine.
Lots of people take both levothyroxine and calcium...especially women.
Levothyroxine may be less effective if it's taken with acalcium supplement such as Tums or Os-Cal.
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