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Does Synthroid Interact With Spiriva?

Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016

Question: My doctor has prescribed both spireva and synthroid for my COPD. Is it safe to take these two drugs together?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can take both togather.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you can take both these drugs togather.
No harm in it. No interactions.
So don't worry about this.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Thanks so much for your help. Some time ago, I had been prescribed tudorza pressair to take with synthroid. These two did not work and I had a scary experience. My pharmacist told me that the doctor should have checked this out before treating me.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
First take synthroid on empty stomach and then take Spiriva after 10-15 min

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Synthroid should be taken in the morning on empty stomach. So first take synthroid.
Then after 15-20 minutes, take Spiriva.
No need to worry.
Hope I have solved your query. If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
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Wish you good health. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar