Food interferes with rapid-release L-T4.(Clinical Rounds)(Brief Article)

Publication: Skin & Allergy News

Publication Date: 01-FEB-05

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VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Bioavailability of even the newer rapid-release formulation of levothyroxine is reduced 40% when taken close to a meal, Michael J. Lamson, Ph.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association.

The hope had been that Levoxyl's rapid release might allow patients to take the...

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