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Can Thyroxine Cause Acid Reflux In A Person As It Occurred To Me Since I Was Changed With The Dosage?

My doctor increased my thyroxine from 75 micrograms to 100 micrograms per day. Very shortly after this I have got acid reflux/heartburn I am female and 68 years old. I have had heart burn before but not for a long time. The doctor has prescribed omeprazole but I have read that thyroxine can cause acid reflux. Is this the case?
Tue, 31 Dec 2013
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Hello
the cause may be thyroxin, but you need to take thyroxin regularly without missing the dose.
I will advise you to avoid spicy food, chocolates, coffee etc., and sleep two hours after taking food.
take care and get well soon
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Can Thyroxine Cause Acid Reflux In A Person As It Occurred To Me Since I Was Changed With The Dosage?

Hello the cause may be thyroxin, but you need to take thyroxin regularly without missing the dose. I will advise you to avoid spicy food, chocolates, coffee etc., and sleep two hours after taking food. take care and get well soon