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Is Missing A Single Dose Of Synthroid A Cause For Concern?
Question: I could not remember if I took my .05mg of synthroid this morning.( My normal routine was interrupted.) I have .025 mg from a prior regimen so I took one of those. Is this a reasonable remedy?
Brief Answer:
It would be better to take the next day the double dose.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
During treatment with synthroid it may happen that you forget to take a dose often.
When you are sure that you forgot, you may take the next day double dose.
For today, even if you have taken 50 mcg in the morning, taking a 25 mcg extra, is not harmful and does not cause any side effects.
To be effective it should be taken in the morning with empty stomach, that is why is better recommended to take the double dose the next day rather than to take it lately during the day.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjtea.
It would be better to take the next day the double dose.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
During treatment with synthroid it may happen that you forget to take a dose often.
When you are sure that you forgot, you may take the next day double dose.
For today, even if you have taken 50 mcg in the morning, taking a 25 mcg extra, is not harmful and does not cause any side effects.
To be effective it should be taken in the morning with empty stomach, that is why is better recommended to take the double dose the next day rather than to take it lately during the day.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjtea.
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