Combine Synthroid and Metformin

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Synthroid

and Metformin

Combine Synthroid with Metformin. To make a decision about taking Synthroid and Metformin, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Synthroid and Metformin have 54 combined Side Effects total
18 are Life Threatening
10 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Synthroid

Synthroid is also known by the generic name Levothyroxine

USES:
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development.

This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer).

This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels.

Uses of Metformin

USES:
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Synthroid and Metformin Combined Have 18 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chronic Heart Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Complete Stoppage of the Heart - Cardiac Arrest is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Increased Blood Acidity due to High Levels of Lactic Acid - Lactic Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Megaloblastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pseudotumor Cerebri - Benign Intracranial Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Synthroid combined

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Synthroid and Metformin Combined have 10 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Synthroid and Metformin combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Synthroid and Metformin combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Synthroid and Metformin combined

Female Problems Causing Trouble in Getting Pregnant - Female Infertility is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Synthroid and Metformin combined

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Synthroid and Metformin combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Synthroid and Metformin combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Synthroid and Metformin combined

Swelling of the Abdomen - Abdominal Swelling is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Synthroid and Metformin combined

Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Synthroid and Metformin combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Synthroid and Metformin combined

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Synthroid and Metformin Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Synthroid and Metformin.

Synthroid has 7 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Synthroid.

Synthroid Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Thyrotoxicosis Crisis - Symptoms arising in Severe Thyrotoxicosis Thyroid Crisis is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Relative Contraindications

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Pituitary Insufficiency - Pituitary Hormone Deficiency is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Contraindication Warnings

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Osteopenia - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Metformin has 26 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Metformin.

Metformin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Decompensated Heart Failure - Suddenly Serious Symptoms of Heart Failure is a contraindication of Metformin.

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Metformin.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Metformin.

Cardiogenic Shock - Blood Circulation Failure due to Serious Heart Condition is a contraindication of Metformin.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Metformin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Metformin.

Ketoacidosis is a contraindication of Metformin.

Lactic Acidosis - Increased Blood Acidity due to High Levels of Lactic Acid is a contraindication of Metformin.

Metabolic Acidosis - Excess Body Acid is a contraindication of Metformin.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Metformin.

Radiography with IV Iodinated Contrast Agent - X-Ray Study with Intravenous Iodine Contrast Agent is a contraindication of Metformin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Metformin.

Sepsis Syndrome is a contraindication of Metformin.

Severe Hypoxemia - Serious Lack of Oxygen in the Blood is a contraindication of Metformin.

Shock is a contraindication of Metformin.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Metformin.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Metformin.

Relative Contraindications

Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Decreased Function of the Adrenal Gland is a contraindication of Metformin.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Metformin.

Fever is a contraindication of Metformin.

Hypoglycemic Disorder - Low Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Metformin.

Infection is a contraindication of Metformin.

Pituitary Insufficiency - Pituitary Hormone Deficiency is a contraindication of Metformin.

Severe Diarrhea is a contraindication of Metformin.

Severe Vomiting is a contraindication of Metformin.

Contraindication Warnings

Vitamin B12 Deficiency - Inadequate Vitamin B12 is a contraindication of Metformin.

Synthroid - Symptoms of overdose may include
fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, loss of consciousness, confusion, seizures.

Metformin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, rapid breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.