Does Thyroid Interact with Prenatal Supplement With Dha?
CDI records a moderate classification for Thyroid and Prenatal Supplement With Dha. The stored summary is: Anti-thyroid drugs used with iodine supplementation may lead to hypothyroidism. The mechanism involves iodine supplementation interaction with anti-thyroid medications. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Prenatal Supplement With Dha Class
- Vitamin C
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Iodine supplementation interaction with anti-thyroid medications
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Thyroid and your doctor is considering prescribing Prenatal Supplement With Dha (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider