Drug interactions between Elavil and Synthroid
Results for the following 2 drugs: |
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| Elavil (amitriptyline) | |
| Synthroid (levothyroxine) | |
Interactions between your selected drugs
amitriptyline ⇔ levothyroxine
Applies to: Elavil (amitriptyline) and Synthroid (levothyroxine)
Exogenous thyroid may accelerate the onset or potentiate the action of tricyclic antidepressant effects. The mechanism and clinical significance is unknown. Some clinicians have used this interaction therapeutically. However, individual cases of paroxysmal tachycardia, hypothyroidism, and thyrotoxicosis have been reported.
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