potential interaction between Evista (raloxifene) and levothyroxine (Synthroid, etc)

August 2003

Researchers now suspect a potential interaction between Evista (raloxifene) and levothyroxine (Synthroid, etc).

They're concerned that Evista might decrease the absorption of levothyroxine and cause hypothyroidism.

This interaction has been seen when the two drugs are taken together...but not when they're separated by 12 hours.

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