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Is It Advisable To Start Plaqunil While On Synthyroid?

I take a cream combination of Lidocaine 2%, Prilocaine 2% Lamotrigine 2.5% and Meloicam .09. In addition I use Flector patches. My doctor wants me to start Plaquenil (Plaqucnil) spelling? I also take Synthroid 88 and 100 every other day. Is it okay to start Plaquenil?
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Hi & Welcome.
Incomplete data: age, gender, purpose of taking Plaquenil??
There's no harm in taking the prescribed medications as there is no harmful interactions between these medications.
To ensure adequate absorption Synthyroid (Levothyroxine) should be taken 30 minutes before eating and try to take this medication at the same time each day. usually taken in the morning. Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, etc can be taken after having the food.
Hope this will help you.
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Is It Advisable To Start Plaqunil While On Synthyroid?

Hi & Welcome. Incomplete data: age, gender, purpose of taking Plaquenil?? There s no harm in taking the prescribed medications as there is no harmful interactions between these medications. To ensure adequate absorption Synthyroid (Levothyroxine) should be taken 30 minutes before eating and try to take this medication at the same time each day. usually taken in the morning. Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, etc can be taken after having the food. Hope this will help you.