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MARCH 17, 2024

Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic that can cause quite a few problems if not monitored appropriately. One of those concerns is drug interactions. In this blog post, I will share my top 5 amiodarone drug interactions to be aware of. #1

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The Checkup by Singlecare

MAY 4, 2023

Compare amiodarone alternatives | Multaq | Betapace | Tikosyn | Tambocor | Rythmol SR | Natural alternatives | How to switch meds Amiodarone is a prescription drug used to treat severe heart arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). Amiodarone is considered one of the most potent antiarrhythmic drugs.

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The People's Pharmacy

MARCH 23, 2023

There were 35,717 COVID patients who received Paxlovid within 5 days of a positive COVID test. People treated with the antiviral drug nirmatrelvir were about 25% less likely to suffer long COVID symptoms. The biggest contraindication (no-no) with Paxlovid is dangerous or deadly drug interactions. That’s meaningful.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 21, 2022

In this article, I’ll go over: The top thyroid tests that I recommend. I looked at her labs, and sure enough, her TSH was around 5 ?IU/mL, Optimal Free T3 reference range: 5 to 7 pmol/L. They can be elevated for 5, 10, sometimes even 15 years, before a change in TSH is even detected. How to interpret your results.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MAY 19, 2023

percent), hypothyroidism caused by the medication amiodarone (4 percent), and pregnancy-related immune changes (about 0.09 5] (Note that these risks are not tied to Hashimoto’s antibodies specifically.) Additionally, T4 is a pro-drug, and needs to be turned into the more active T3 in the body, to exert most of its benefits.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 7, 2023

5] I know personally that even when my TSH was “within normal limits,” but I had super high thyroid antibodies, I felt like I was losing my memory. Examples of some common nutrient deficiencies that have the potential to trigger Hashimoto’s include: [11] Selenium Vitamin D B vitamins Iron/ferritin Iodine Zinc 5.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 8, 2022

Another study from Greece evaluated the effects of selenium supplementation (200 mcg/day) in patients suffering from amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT). AIT is a side effect for people taking the antiarrhythmic drug amiodarone, as the drug contains iodine. Why such an impact on so many?

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