Is It Advisable To Take Thyronorm During The Night?

Posted on Wed, 8 Feb 2017

Question: Hello Doctor, I am on thyronorm 75mcg medication for last 4 years, but my TSH diagnosis lately is 6.6.

Please let me know if I can take the medicine before bedtime so that it can be more effective. What is the process for that?

Thanks

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Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Bedtime thyronorm.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Good day. Noted your question. I would like o know if you also did a Free T4 test along with TSH. What is your weight. Do you have a thyroid swelling?
Do you miss to take thyronorm sometimes?
The best time to take thyronorm is in the early morning even before tea or coffee.Sometimes, we also give at bedtime if the patient is unable to take in the mornings. However, in that case, you need a gap of 3 hours minimum from the last meal. Which means that, you should take a very early diner and leave a gap of 3 hours before taking thyronorm.
regards
Binu

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