Does Amiodarone Interact With Liothyronine?

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.

Severity: Minor

Severity basis: drug interactions section. Combining Amiodarone (Class III antiarrhythmic) and Liothyronine (Thyroid hormone (T3)) is classified as a minor interaction.

What to Do

This is generally a minor interaction, but review it with your pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you.

From the FDA Label

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.

Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 0b0f2db9-642d-d84f-b102-b43de34bbe75).

Amiodarone

Class III antiarrhythmic

Brands: Pacerone, Cordarone

View Amiodarone safety profile

Liothyronine

Thyroid hormone (T3)

Brands: Cytomel

View Liothyronine safety profile

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