You can learn more about underactive thyroid causes and key symptoms here
Coffee may decrease the effects of: iron supplements vitamin D supplements calcium supplements glucose, which people use to treat low blood sugar thyroxine, which treats an underactive thyroid escitalopram (Lexapro), an antidepressant phenothiazines and butyrophenone, which are antipsychotic drugs memantine (Namenda) and donepezil (Aricept), which treat Alzheimers disease However, coffee may increase the absorption or effects of: aspirin acetaminophen felodipine, a calcium channel blocker used for high blood pressure ergometrine, which treats bleeding after childbirth levodopa, which treats Parkinsons disease There are also drugs that compete with caffeine for the CYP1A2 enzyme, which breaks down numerous drugs
Staying well-hydrated is particularly important, as hydration supports the bodys natural detoxification processes
During an eye exam, your provider will perform a slit-lamp exam, which is a special light that looks for Kayser-Fleischer rings in your eyes
