Can I drink oat milk 1 hour after taking levothyroxine?

Posted by dezibella @dezibella, Jul 3, 2023

I know I need to wait 4 hrs after taking levothyroxine to take calcium supplements and milk. But what about plant milks? One cup of Oat milk has 350 mg cakcium, that’s half of the calcium supplements i took in the morning. Thanks

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 3, 2023

Hi @dezibella, Welcome to Connect. You might want to discuss this with your doctor but I think the answer is no even with oat milk as it contains some calcium.

"Can I have oat milk after taking levothyroxine?
Dairy products—including milk, cheese and yogurt—contain high calcium levels, which affect how levothyroxine is absorbed into your body. Drinking milk or eating other calcium-rich foods less than 4 hours before or after taking levothyroxine can reduce the absorption of the drug, lowering its efficacy."
--- How long after taking levothyroxine can you drink milk?: https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/long-after-taking-levothyroxine-you-drink-milk-3562483/

Are you able to call your doctor?

dezibella | @dezibella | Jul 3, 2023

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Thanks!

michc | @michc | Jul 4, 2023

I have been taking Levothyroxine for almost 14 years, and never knew about waiting at least 4 hours after to take milk or calcium containing products. I had a total thyroidectomy as a result of Thyroid cancer. I will consult with my Endo. Thanks!

tsch | @tsch | Jul 4, 2023

I have been taking synthroid for over 30 years. For the last 10 at least I have taken it with morning coffee and milk. Numbers always in range. Never have waited. Doctor approves since number fine.