Liothyronine interactions
Liothyronine (Cytomel), a thyroid hormone has 170 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 38 major, 114 moderate, 17 minor, and 1 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Major interactions (38)
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- ArmodafinilCNS stimulantMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeinebarbiturateMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- Clomipheneselective estrogen receptor modulatorMajor
Clomiphene citrate tablets are contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal dysfunction or in the presence of an organic intracranial lesion such as pituitary tumor (see INDICATIONS AND USAGE). (Clomiphene label, Contraindications)
When concomitant administration of corticosteroids and levothyroxine is required, administration of corticosteroid should precede the initiation of levothyroxine therapy to avoid adrenal crisis. (Dexamethasone label, Warnings and precautions)
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- Dorzolamide and timololcarbonic anhydrase inhibitorMajor
Patients suspected of developing thyrotoxicosis should be managed carefully to avoid abrupt withdrawal of beta-adrenergic blocking agents that might precipitate a thyroid storm. (Dorzolamide and timolol label, Warnings and precautions)
- DroxidopasympathomimeticMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS In male and female rats, dulaglutide causes a dose-related and treatment-duration-dependent increase in the incidence of thyroid C-cell tumors (adenomas and carcinomas) after lifetime exposure. (Dulaglutide label, Boxed warning)
- EpinephrinesympathomimeticMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- Formoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- Levalbuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS • Liraglutide causes dose-dependent and treatment-duration-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors at clinically relevant exposures in both genders of rats and mice. (Liraglutide label, Boxed warning)
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- Midodrinealpha-adrenergic agonistMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- Nadololbeta blockerMajor
Patients suspected of developing thyrotoxicosis should be managed carefully to avoid abrupt withdrawal of beta-adrenergic blockade which might precipitate a thyroid storm. (Nadolol label, Warnings)
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- PhenylephrinedecongestantMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- Pindololbeta blockerMajor
Patients suspected of developing thyrotoxicosis should be managed carefully to avoid abrupt withdrawal of beta-blockade which might precipitate a thyroid crisis. (Pindolol label, Warnings)
Avoid abrupt withdrawal of beta-blockade, which may precipitate a thyroid storm. (Propranolol label, Warnings and precautions)
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- Salmeterolbeta-adrenergic agonistMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS • In rodents, semaglutide causes dose-dependent and treatment-duration-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors at clinically relevant exposures. (Semaglutide label, Boxed warning)
- SolriamfetolCNS stimulantMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
Thyroid Abnormalities Avoid abrupt withdrawal of beta-blockade which might be followed by an exacerbation of symptoms of hyperthyroidism, including thyroid storm. (Sotalol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Terbutalinebeta-adrenergic agonistMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
Patients suspected of developing thyrotoxicosis should be managed carefully to avoid abrupt withdrawal of beta-adrenergic blocking agents that might precipitate a thyroid storm. (Timolol label, Warnings and precautions)
- TirzepatideGLP-1 receptor agonistMajor
WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS In rats, tirzepatide causes dose-dependent and treatment-duration-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors at clinically relevant exposures. (Tirzepatide label, Boxed warning)
- TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorMajor
People who have thyroid problems (hyperthyroidism) may have a higher chance of having a hypertensive crisis. (Tranylcypromine label, Boxed warning)
- Umeclidinium and vilanterolanticholinergicMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
- Vibegronbeta-adrenergic agonistMajor
• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects [see Adverse Reactions (6) , Drug Interactions (7.7) , and Overdosage (10) ] . (Liothyronine label, Boxed warning)
Moderate interactions (114)
- AcarboseantidiabeticModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
Levothyroxine The bioavailability of alendronate was slightly decreased when BINOSTO and levothyroxine were co-administered to healthy subjects [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Alendronate label, Drug interactions)
- AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicModerate
Other drugs: Amiodarone Amiodarone inhibits peripheral conversion of levothyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3) and may cause isolated biochemical changes (increase in serum free-T4, and decreased or normal free-T3) in clinically euthyroid patients. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Amitriptylinetricyclic antidepressantModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- ApixabananticoagulantModerate
Oral Anticoagulants Liothyronine sodium increases the response to oral anticoagulant therapy. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- AspirinNSAIDModerate
An initial increase in serum FT4 is followed by return of FT4 to normal levels with sustained therapeutic serum salicylate concentrations, although total T4 levels may decrease by as much as 30%. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Aspirin and dipyridamoleantiplatelet agentModerate
An initial increase in serum FT4 is followed by return of FT4 to normal levels with sustained therapeutic serum salicylate concentrations, although total T4 levels may decrease by as much as 30%. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Atenololbeta blockerModerate
Drug or Drug Class Effect Beta-adrenergic antagonists (e.g., Propranolol >160 mg/day) In patients treated with large doses of propranolol (>160 mg/day), T3 and T4 levels change, TSH levels remain normal, and patients are clinically euthyroid. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- BeclomethasonecorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- BetamethasonecorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Bismuth subsalicylatesalicylateModerate
An initial increase in serum FT4 is followed by return of FT4 to normal levels with sustained therapeutic serum salicylate concentrations, although total T4 levels may decrease by as much as 30%. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Bisoprololbeta blockerModerate
Drug or Drug Class Effect Beta-adrenergic antagonists (e.g., Propranolol >160 mg/day) In patients treated with large doses of propranolol (>160 mg/day), T3 and T4 levels change, TSH levels remain normal, and patients are clinically euthyroid. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate
Drug or Drug Class Effect Beta-adrenergic antagonists (e.g., Propranolol >160 mg/day) In patients treated with large doses of propranolol (>160 mg/day), T3 and T4 levels change, TSH levels remain normal, and patients are clinically euthyroid. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- BudesonidecorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- BupropionantidepressantModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- CalciumVitamin and mineralModerate
Calcium supplements can reduce absorption of these medicines; take them several hours apart. (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Calcium)
- CanagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- CarbamazepineanticonvulsantModerate
Phenytoin and carbamazepine reduce serum protein binding of thyroid hormones, and total and FT4 may be reduced by 20% to 40%, but most patients have normal serum TSH levels and are clinically euthyroid. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Carvedilolbeta blockerModerate
Drug or Drug Class Effect Beta-adrenergic antagonists (e.g., Propranolol >160 mg/day) In patients treated with large doses of propranolol (>160 mg/day), T3 and T4 levels change, TSH levels remain normal, and patients are clinically euthyroid. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Cholestyraminebile acid sequestrantModerate
Drug or Drug Class Effect Bile Acid Sequestrants -Colesevelam -Cholestyramine -Colestipol Ion Exchange Resins -Kayexalate -Sevelamer Bile acid sequestrants and ion exchange resins are known to decrease thyroid hormones absorption. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- CitalopramSSRIModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- ClobetasolcorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Colesevelambile acid sequestrantModerate
Drug or Drug Class Effect Bile Acid Sequestrants -Colesevelam -Cholestyramine -Colestipol Ion Exchange Resins -Kayexalate -Sevelamer Bile acid sequestrants and ion exchange resins are known to decrease thyroid hormones absorption. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Conjugated estrogensestrogenModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- DabigatrananticoagulantModerate
Oral Anticoagulants Liothyronine sodium increases the response to oral anticoagulant therapy. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- DapagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- DesonidecorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- DesvenlafaxineSNRIModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Digoxindigitalis glycosideModerate
Digitalis Glycosides Liothyronine sodium may reduce the therapeutic effects of digitalis glycosides. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Doxepintricyclic antidepressantModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- DuloxetineSNRIModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- EdoxabananticoagulantModerate
Oral Anticoagulants Liothyronine sodium increases the response to oral anticoagulant therapy. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- EmpagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Empagliflozin and metforminSGLT2 inhibitorModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- EnoxaparinanticoagulantModerate
Oral Anticoagulants Liothyronine sodium increases the response to oral anticoagulant therapy. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- EscitalopramSSRIModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate
Abnormal Thyroid Function Tests Dose-dependent decreases in serum T3 and T4 (free and total) values have been observed in patients taking APTIOM. (Eslicarbazepine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Esmololbeta blockerModerate
Drug or Drug Class Effect Beta-adrenergic antagonists (e.g., Propranolol >160 mg/day) In patients treated with large doses of propranolol (>160 mg/day), T3 and T4 levels change, TSH levels remain normal, and patients are clinically euthyroid. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- EstradiolestrogenModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- ExenatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- FludrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- FluocinonidecorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- FluoxetineSSRIModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- FluticasonecorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- FluvoxamineSSRIModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- FondaparinuxanticoagulantModerate
Oral Anticoagulants Liothyronine sodium increases the response to oral anticoagulant therapy. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Furosemideloop diureticModerate
Furosemide has been shown to inhibit the protein binding of T4 to TBG and albumin, causing an increased free-T4 fraction in serum. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- GlimepiridesulfonylureaModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- GlipizidesulfonylureaModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- GlyburidesulfonylureaModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Glyburide and metforminsulfonylureaModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- HalobetasolcorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- HeparinanticoagulantModerate
Oral Anticoagulants Liothyronine sodium increases the response to oral anticoagulant therapy. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- HydrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Insulin aspartinsulinModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Insulin degludecinsulinModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Insulin detemirinsulinModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Insulin glargineinsulinModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Insulin lisproinsulinModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Insulin regular (human)insulinModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Interferon beta-1aModerate
Thyroid function should be monitored periodically. (Interferon beta-1a label, Warnings and precautions)
- IronVitamin and mineralModerate
Iron reduces the absorption of these medicines; take them a few hours apart. (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Iron)
- Labetalolbeta blockerModerate
Drug or Drug Class Effect Beta-adrenergic antagonists (e.g., Propranolol >160 mg/day) In patients treated with large doses of propranolol (>160 mg/day), T3 and T4 levels change, TSH levels remain normal, and patients are clinically euthyroid. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- LevomilnacipranSNRIModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- LevonorgestrelprogestinModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Levothyroxinethyroid hormoneModerate
Other drugs: Amiodarone Amiodarone inhibits peripheral conversion of levothyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3) and may cause isolated biochemical changes (increase in serum free-T4, and decreased or normal free-T3) in clinically euthyroid patients. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- LinagliptinDPP-4 inhibitorModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Lithiumserotonergic drugModerate
• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: Monitor thyroid function regularly ( 5.7 ). (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
- MedroxyprogesteroneprogestinModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- MegestrolprogestinModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Menthol and methyl salicylatesalicylateModerate
An initial increase in serum FT4 is followed by return of FT4 to normal levels with sustained therapeutic serum salicylate concentrations, although total T4 levels may decrease by as much as 30%. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- MesalaminesalicylateModerate
An initial increase in serum FT4 is followed by return of FT4 to normal levels with sustained therapeutic serum salicylate concentrations, although total T4 levels may decrease by as much as 30%. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- MetforminbiguanideModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- MethadoneopioidModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- MethylprednisolonecorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Metoprololbeta blockerModerate
Drug or Drug Class Effect Beta-adrenergic antagonists (e.g., Propranolol >160 mg/day) In patients treated with large doses of propranolol (>160 mg/day), T3 and T4 levels change, TSH levels remain normal, and patients are clinically euthyroid. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- MirtazapineantidepressantModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- MometasonecorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Nebivololbeta blockerModerate
Drug or Drug Class Effect Beta-adrenergic antagonists (e.g., Propranolol >160 mg/day) In patients treated with large doses of propranolol (>160 mg/day), T3 and T4 levels change, TSH levels remain normal, and patients are clinically euthyroid. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Nifedipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
…diverticulosis, and inflammatory bowel disease), hypomotility disorders (e.g., constipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, ileus, obesity, hypothyroidism, and diabetes) and concomitant medications (e.g., H 2 -histamine blockers, opiates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, laxatives, anticholinergic agents, levothyroxine, and neuromuscular blocking agents). (Nifedipine label, Warnings)
- NorethindroneprogestinModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Norethindrone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Nortriptylinetricyclic antidepressantModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- OrlistatModerate
Drug Interactions and Decreased Vitamin Absorption ORLISTAT may interact with concomitant drugs including cyclosporine, levothyroxine, warfarin, amiodarone, antiepileptic drugs, and antiretroviral drugs [see Drug Interactions (7) ]. (Orlistat label, Warnings and precautions)
- ParoxetineSSRIModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- PhenelzineMAO inhibitorModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- PhenobarbitalbarbiturateModerate
Drug or Drug Class Effect Phenobarbital Rifampin Phenobarbital has been shown to reduce the response to thyroxine. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate
Phenytoin and carbamazepine reduce serum protein binding of thyroid hormones, and total and FT4 may be reduced by 20% to 40%, but most patients have normal serum TSH levels and are clinically euthyroid. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- PioglitazonethiazolidinedioneModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Pioglitazone and metforminthiazolidinedioneModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- PrednisolonecorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- PrednisonecorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- ProgesteroneprogestinModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- QuetiapineantipsychoticModerate
Hypothyroidism Adults: Clinical trials with quetiapine demonstrated dose-related decreases in thyroid hormone levels. (Quetiapine label, Warnings and precautions)
- RepaglinidemeglitinideModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- RifampinantibioticModerate
Drug or Drug Class Effect Phenobarbital Rifampin Phenobarbital has been shown to reduce the response to thyroxine. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- RivaroxabananticoagulantModerate
Oral Anticoagulants Liothyronine sodium increases the response to oral anticoagulant therapy. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- SertralineSSRIModerate
Administration of sertraline in patients stabilized on liothyronine sodium may result in increased liothyronine sodium requirements. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Sevelamerphosphate binderModerate
Drug or Drug Class Effect Bile Acid Sequestrants -Colesevelam -Cholestyramine -Colestipol Ion Exchange Resins -Kayexalate -Sevelamer Bile acid sequestrants and ion exchange resins are known to decrease thyroid hormones absorption. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- SitagliptinDPP-4 inhibitorModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Sitagliptin and metforminDPP-4 inhibitorModerate
• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- SulfasalazinesulfonamideModerate
An initial increase in serum FT4 is followed by return of FT4 to normal levels with sustained therapeutic serum salicylate concentrations, although total T4 levels may decrease by as much as 30%. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Tamoxifenselective estrogen receptor modulatorModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- TestosteroneandrogenModerate
Androgens/Anabolic Steroids Asparaginase Glucocorticoids Slow-Release Nicotinic Acid These drugs may decrease serum TBG concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- TrazodoneantidepressantModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- TriamcinolonecorticosteroidModerate
Acute Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Concomitant Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid hormone increases metabolic clearance of glucocorticoids. (Liothyronine label, Warnings and precautions)
- VenlafaxineSNRIModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- VilazodoneSSRIModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- VortioxetineantidepressantModerate
Antidepressant Therapy Concurrent use of tricyclic (e.g., amitriptyline) or tetracyclic (e.g., maprotiline) antidepressants and liothyronine sodium may increase the therapeutic and toxic effects of both drugs, possibly due to increased receptor sensitivity to catecholamines. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- WarfarinanticoagulantModerate
Oral Anticoagulants Liothyronine sodium increases the response to oral anticoagulant therapy. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
Minor mentions (17)
- CelecoxibNSAIDMinor
Other drugs: Carbamazepine Furosemide (>80 mg IV) Heparin Hydantoins Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Fenamates These drugs may cause protein binding site displacement. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- DiclofenacNSAIDMinor
Other drugs: Carbamazepine Furosemide (>80 mg IV) Heparin Hydantoins Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Fenamates These drugs may cause protein binding site displacement. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Divalproex (valproate)anticonvulsantMinor
Effect on Ketone and Thyroid Function Tests Valproate is partially eliminated in the urine as a keto-metabolite which may lead to a false interpretation of the urine ketone test. (Divalproex (valproate) label, Warnings and precautions)
- EtodolacNSAIDMinor
Other drugs: Carbamazepine Furosemide (>80 mg IV) Heparin Hydantoins Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Fenamates These drugs may cause protein binding site displacement. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- IbuprofenNSAIDMinor
Other drugs: Carbamazepine Furosemide (>80 mg IV) Heparin Hydantoins Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Fenamates These drugs may cause protein binding site displacement. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorMinor
Tyrosine-Kinase Inhibitors Concurrent use of tyrosine-kinase inhibitors such as imatinib may cause hypothyroidism. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- IndomethacinNSAIDMinor
Other drugs: Carbamazepine Furosemide (>80 mg IV) Heparin Hydantoins Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Fenamates These drugs may cause protein binding site displacement. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- KetamineCNS depressantMinor
Ketamine Concurrent use of ketamine and liothyronine sodium may produce marked hypertension and tachycardia. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- KetorolacNSAIDMinor
Other drugs: Carbamazepine Furosemide (>80 mg IV) Heparin Hydantoins Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Fenamates These drugs may cause protein binding site displacement. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- MeloxicamNSAIDMinor
Other drugs: Carbamazepine Furosemide (>80 mg IV) Heparin Hydantoins Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Fenamates These drugs may cause protein binding site displacement. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Minocyclinetetracycline antibioticMinor
EMROSI may induce hyperpigmentation in many organs, including nails, bone, skin, eyes, thyroid, visceral tissue, oral cavity (teeth, mucosa, alveolar bone), sclerae and heart valves. (Minocycline label, Warnings and precautions)
- NabumetoneNSAIDMinor
Other drugs: Carbamazepine Furosemide (>80 mg IV) Heparin Hydantoins Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Fenamates These drugs may cause protein binding site displacement. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- NaproxenNSAIDMinor
Other drugs: Carbamazepine Furosemide (>80 mg IV) Heparin Hydantoins Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Fenamates These drugs may cause protein binding site displacement. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Pilocarpinecholinergic agonistMinor
…performed, the following concomitant drugs were used in at least 10% of patients in either or both Sjogren's efficacy studies: acetylsalicylic acid, artificial tears, calcium, conjugated estrogens, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, ibuprofen, levothyroxine sodium, medroxyprogesterone acetate, methotrexate, multivitamins, naproxen, omeprazole, paracetamol, and prednisone. (Pilocarpine label, Drug interactions)
- PrimidoneanticonvulsantMinor
Changes in thyroid status may occur if barbiturates are added or withdrawn from patients being treated for hypothyroidism. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Sumatriptan and naproxentriptanMinor
Other drugs: Carbamazepine Furosemide (>80 mg IV) Heparin Hydantoins Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Fenamates These drugs may cause protein binding site displacement. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- Valproic acidanticonvulsantMinor
Effect on Ketone and Thyroid Function Tests Valproate is partially eliminated in the urine as a keto-metabolite which may lead to a false interpretation of the urine ketone test. (Valproic acid label, Warnings and precautions)
No significant interaction reported (1)
- Montelukastleukotriene receptor antagonistNo interaction
…adjustment is needed when SINGULAIR is co-administered with theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, oral contraceptives, fexofenadine, digoxin, warfarin, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, thyroid hormones, sedative hypnotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, benzodiazepines, decongestants, and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme inducers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)… (Montelukast label, Drug interactions)
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