best time to take thyroxine

[dillydally1]

could anyone give me advise on the best time to take thyroxine. I take it in the mornings at the moment. if took at night would it interfere with sleep. my sleep is poor at the moment anyway. any suggestions and advise welcome x

[helvella Administrator]

Some time ago, there was a poll here about when is best to take levothyroxine. Lots of different viewpoints and discussion. Still well worth a read. Have a look here:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

[ROMM53]

Think the only way to know is trial and error unfortunately!

Just got to make sure you take the evening dose 2 hrs after food/drink+minerals+supplements; plain water ok in the 2hrs.

[dillydally1 in reply to ROMM53]

thanks, will try bedtime and see what happens x

[missymystique]

I take it as soon as I wake up, half an hour before breakfast

[dillydally1 in reply to missymystique]

yes ive been doing that, think I will try bedtime x

[shaws Administrator]

Lots of people have found it beneficial to take it at bedtime. If you do so, remember to miss this dose if you are having a blood test next morning (at the earliest). You can also take your night dose as usual.

[dillydally1 in reply to shaws]

many thanks, will remember that x

[wysewoman]

I take it just before turning the lights out at bedtime and have never noticed any interference with getting to sleep. I would say try it out and see how it goes for you.

[dillydally1 in reply to wysewoman]

thanks, took it first time last night, so fingers crossed x