Pharmacy Times – October 2016

 

Drug Interactions: Insights and Observations

 

Warfarin and Levothyroxine: No Interaction

 

John R. Horn, PharmD, FCCP and Philip D. Hansten, PharmD

 

 

 

 

References

 

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2. Horn JR and Hansten, PD. Warfarin and levothyroxine revisited. Pharmacy Times. 2013;79(Mar):38.

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4.Wood MD, Delate T, Clark M, et al. An Evaluation of the potential drug interaction between warfarin and levothyroxine. J Thromb Haemost. 2014;12:1-7.