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Can Iodine Be Taken While On Levothyroxine?
I am an 83 y/o female who takes 100 mcg levothyroxine 5 days/week. I eat 2 extra large eggs/day but no meat or fish. Some vegetables. Hemp seeds and yogurt. I do not use salt and take a 225 mcg pill daily. I am concerned that the iodine might not be wise.
Mon, 23 Apr 2018
Hi,
For low levels of thyroid, continue taking Levothyroxine. Iodine will be a bad idea.
Iodine will be useful only in iodine deficiency problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
For low levels of thyroid, continue taking Levothyroxine. Iodine will be a bad idea.
Iodine will be useful only in iodine deficiency problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
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