Question re: Omega 3 and Synthroid Combined

[Virginia]

This past week-end my brother was admitted into the hospital, which at the time they suspected he might be having a heart problem. Is out and seems to be alright now.

Anyway, the Cardiologist told him to take aspirin and Omega 3 fish oil supplements. He is on Synthroid for hypothyroid. Later when he was checking out of the hospital he was given a sheet that said not to take Omega 3 if you are on Synthroid. I have never heard this. I also take Synthroid and have been taking Omega 3 for probably 5 years. Does anyone know anything about this?

I feel sure that if the right people come along someone will be able to shed some light on this. We have talked a lot about Omega 3 here on the forum, and a lot of people are on Synthroid, but I do not remember this coming up.

Thanks,
Virginia

[newone]

Thanks for your help with the name of a financial contact on the skipping shots posting. I also take synthroid and Omega 3. Never been told not to, but that doesn't mean much in today's hectic world! Did tthey say what are the ill effects?

[Virginia]

They did not tell him the reason he should not take Synthroid and Omega 3 together. The hospital just gave him a sheet as he was leaving, so now he and I both are wondering. He put in a call to his Endocrinologist to try and find out, but that is a big office and they rarely return calls. One of the worse practices in this city to try and get a call from any of the Doctors.

I was hoping someone on here might could help.

Virginia

[Virginia]

Bumping in case Mark or some one comes along who might know something about this.

Thanks,
Virginia