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best time to take thyroxine

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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

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK

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...

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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.

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dillydally1 in reply to ROMM53

thanks, will try bedtime and see what happens x

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missymystique

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

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dillydally1 in reply to missymystique

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

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shawsAdministrator

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.

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dillydally1 in reply to shaws

many thanks, will remember that x

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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.

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dillydally1 in reply to wysewoman

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

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