Levothyroxine and Liothyronine Tablets and Sarafem Tablets
Determining the interaction of Levothyroxine and Liothyronine Tablets and Sarafem Tablets and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Case reports suggest that thyroid hormone supplementation may enhance the therapeutic effects of fluoxetine in the treatment of major depression. The mechanism is unknown.
- Gupta S, Masand P, Tanquary JF "Thyroid hormone supplementation of fluoxetine in the treatment of major depression." Br J Psychiatry 159 (1991): 866-7
- Agid O, Shalev AY, Lerer B "Triiodothyronine augmentation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in posttraumatic stress disorder." J Clin Psychiatry 62 (2001): 169-73
Generic Name: thyroid desiccated
Brand name: Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, Westhroid, Thyroid Porcine, NP Thyroid, WP Thyroid
Synonyms: Thyroid, Desiccated
Generic Name: fluoxetine
Brand name: Prozac, Prozac Weekly, PROzac Pulvules, Sarafem, Rapiflux, Selfemra
Synonyms: FLUoxetine, Fluoxetine
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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