One of the most common mistakes is to forget to take your thyroid medication
Roll it back up at night before bed and repeat the steps in the morning
See more If you’re taking levothyroxine – the synthetic form of the T4 hormone – there’s no clear benefit to taking it more than once a day
Take this medicine in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 15 minutes before eating breakfast
Updated on May 12, 2022 Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD Taking your thyroid medication properly helps you absorb it well and limits your risk of side effects
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Thyroid hormone medications — levothyroxine, liothyronine, and desiccated thyroid — help restore low thyroid hormone levels
In 19 of the 23 patients, the maximal rise in serum FT 4 occurred by 120 minutes after taking the L-T 4, with almost a doubling of FT
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If you take thyroid medication like levothyroxine (Synthroid), you’re likely familiar with changes to the dose