Drug & supplement interaction

Phlorizin + Levothyroxine, Liothyronine

Levothyroxine, Liothyronine brand name: Armour Thyroid.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Phlorizin and Levothyroxine, Liothyronine in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

Know someone taking this? Share
Facebook Post Reddit Email
On this page
Interaction report

Phlorizin and Levothyroxine, Liothyronine

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Levothyroxine, Liothyronine and Phlorizin in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Phlorizin safety at a glance

Phlorizin overall Not established Human safety data for phlorizin supplements are very limited.
Pregnancy Avoid There is no reliable safety data, so it is best avoided in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid No safety information exists for nursing, so avoid use.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Levothyroxine, Liothyronine and Phlorizin? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Levothyroxine, Liothyronine

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Levothyroxine, Liothyronine is filed under 3 classifications — including thyroid hormone, oral drugs. Phlorizin has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being antidiabetes drugs (moderate) — and none of Levothyroxine, Liothyronine’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Phlorizin Does Interact With Other Medications

Phlorizin has 86 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Levothyroxine, Liothyronine isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 86 No known interaction 2,744 (incl. Levothyroxine, Liothyronine)
Taking anything else?

Check Another of Your Medications Against Phlorizin

Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Phlorizin. Pick one to open its full report.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Levothyroxine, Liothyronine

This page covers Phlorizin only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Levothyroxine, Liothyronine page lists 50 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Tiratricol (major), Acetyl-l-carnitine (moderate), Alpha-lipoic Acid (moderate) and Ascophyllum Nodosum (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 39 moderate · 9 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Levothyroxine, Liothyronine page

“For anyone taking levothyroxine or liothyronine (Armour Thyroid), this list earns real caution, not just a passing glance. Most of these 50 ingredients pull in one of two directions.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

Open the Levothyroxine, Liothyronine interaction page

One more smart check

Taking Phlorizin as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 6 real supplement products containing Phlorizin, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Phlorizin. Even though Phlorizin itself has no known interaction with Levothyroxine, Liothyronine, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Phlorizin and Levothyroxine, Liothyronine Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Phlorizin
Top half

#399 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Levothyroxine, Liothyronine
Top 5%

#61 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Phlorizin reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Phlorizin and Levothyroxine, Liothyronine records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Phlorizin

What is Phlorizin?

  • Blood sugar support
  • Diabetes research
  • Antioxidant
  • Weight management interest

Phlorizin is a natural plant compound (a dihydrochalcone) found in apple tree bark and other plants that has been studied mostly in the laboratory for its effects on blood sugar handling. There is no good human evidence that taking it as a supplement is safe or effective, and it is poorly absorbed when swallowed. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using any product containing it.

Root bark, bark, and leaves of apple trees and related Rosaceae plants · Purified compound (research chemical), capsules, powders

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Phlorizin is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Phlorizin record says about it on its own.

Phlorizin: dosing

There is no established or standardized dose of phlorizin for supplement use in humans. It has mainly been used in research settings at carefully controlled amounts, not as a routine oral supplement.If you choose to use a product that contains phlorizin or apple bark extract, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed the recommended amount.

From our Phlorizin monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Phlorizin monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Levothyroxine, Liothyronine

Most-Reported Side Effects for Levothyroxine, Liothyronine

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (15 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Fatigue 4 reports
Asthenia 3 reports
Dizziness 3 reports
Arthralgia 2 reports
Disorientation 2 reports
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Phlorizin

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Phlorizin — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
86Moderate
0Minor
2,743No known interaction
86 Moderate 2,743 No interaction
Moderate

86 interactions

Showing 60 of 86 moderate interactions — see all 86 on the Phlorizin page.

No interaction 2,743 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Phlorizin against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,743 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Phlorizin list.

See the full Phlorizin interactions page
See every supplement checked against Levothyroxine, Liothyronine, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Phlorizin References

The 1 references that drive our Phlorizin monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Chao EC, Henry RR. SGLT2 inhibition--a novel strategy for diabetes treatment. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2010;9(7):551-9. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Phlorizin and Levothyroxine, Liothyronine Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Phlorizin with Levothyroxine, Liothyronine?
We do not list a known interaction between Phlorizin and Levothyroxine, Liothyronine. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
How was the Phlorizin and Levothyroxine, Liothyronine combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Levothyroxine, Liothyronine is filed under 3 classifications, and Phlorizin has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Levothyroxine, Liothyronine's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Phlorizin interact with any other medications?
Yes. Phlorizin has 86 documented drug interactions in our database — Levothyroxine, Liothyronine is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Levothyroxine, Liothyronine interact with any supplements?
Yes. Levothyroxine, Liothyronine has documented interactions with 50 supplements in our database — Phlorizin is not one of them. The Levothyroxine, Liothyronine interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

Where next

Keep Exploring

Phlorizin monograph Uses, safety profile, and every drug interaction in one place Levothyroxine, Liothyronine supplement interactions Every supplement checked against Levothyroxine, Liothyronine, ranked by severity Supplement interaction checker Check any supplement or product against your medications Browse medications A–Z Every drug we’ve checked against herbs & supplements References The 1 citations behind this page Ask a pharmacist Free, personal answer from our licensed team

Still Have a Question About Levothyroxine, Liothyronine and Phlorizin?

Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.

Ask a pharmacist

This information is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, stopping, or combining supplements and medications.