>From: Brandi Bednorz <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Thyroid <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Oh endocrine mysteries...
>
>Does anyone know if prednisone has any effect on Synthroid?
>I know it can effect the adrenal system, but not much about anything
>else?
>Brandi
>Dallas,TX
>
The Canadian Medical Association 'Guide to Prescription and
Over the Counter Drugs' published by Readers Digest, 1990
says "Levothyroxine (Eltroxin, Synthroid) can interact with
many drugs including cholestyramine, colestipol, salbutamol,
phenytoin, tricylic antidepressants, estrogens, oral contraceptives,
beta blockers, and digoxin." page 373
You might try the following websites for pharmaceutical
info also
RXmed http://www.rxmed.com/index.html
Clinical Pharmacology http://www.cponline.gsm.com/[log in to unmask]
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