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Drug Interactions between Cytomel and orlistat

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

liothyronine orlistat

Applies to: Cytomel (liothyronine) and orlistat

Taking liothyronine and orlistat at the same time may reduce the blood levels of liothyronine. You should take these medications at least four hours apart. In addition, your doctor may need to monitor your thyroid function more frequently. Let your doctor know if your condition changes or if you experience symptoms like tiredness, sluggishness, muscle weakness or pain, stiffness or swelling in the joints, depression, constipation, hoarseness, unexplained weight gain, hair loss, brittle nails, pale or dry skin, cold intolerance, memory problems, confusion, or menstrual irregularities. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

liothyronine food

Applies to: Cytomel (liothyronine)

Using multivitamin with minerals together with liothyronine may decrease the effects of liothyronine. You should separate the administration of liothyronine and multivitamin with minerals by at least 4 hours. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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