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What Is The Right Time To Take Levothyroxine For Hypothyroidism?

I have hypothyroidism and been on Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) 0.137MG for years. is it better to take this medication at night or morning as I was doing on empty stomach.Reason is that I m very exahusted, can t focus in the morning and have gained weight which can t loose.
Wed, 20 Nov 2019
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Hi.
I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety.

The best timing to take levothyroxine is in the morning, on empty stomach, preferably 30 - 60minutes before having your food. Reason is to avoid interference of food with drug action.

Consult your Doctor about revising the tablet doasge , as you are gaining weight even after starting your medication.

Also follow the below tips,
1. Have short meals in short breaks
2. Avoid excess carbohydrates
3. Exercises
4. Periodic THYROID FUNCTION TESTS
5. Medications as prescribed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.

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What Is The Right Time To Take Levothyroxine For Hypothyroidism?

Hi. I ve gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. The best timing to take levothyroxine is in the morning, on empty stomach, preferably 30 - 60minutes before having your food. Reason is to avoid interference of food with drug action. Consult your Doctor about revising the tablet doasge , as you are gaining weight even after starting your medication. Also follow the below tips, 1. Have short meals in short breaks 2. Avoid excess carbohydrates 3. Exercises 4. Periodic THYROID FUNCTION TESTS 5. Medications as prescribed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.