Starting levothyroxine today

[Chasing-rainbows]

Hi,

I've picked up my first prescription for levothyroxine today, and am hopeful that after previous premature births and recurrent miscarriages that we are now going in the right direction.

I would like to take it tonight, rather than wait until the morning, but wondered how long I need to have waited after eating?

I am thinking of taking it at around 9 or 10pm tonight.

[sassicat]

I would take it in the morning, (in case it keeps you awake) on an empty stomach about an hour before food.

Good luck

[Clutter]

Chasing-Rainbows, Levothyroxine should be taken 1 hour before food and drink, or two hours after, two hours away from other medication and supplements, and 4 hours away from iron, calcium, vitaminD, B12 and oestrogen.

Research has demonstrated better results from taking Levothyroxine at night.

I hope you'll have your thyroid levels optimised in a few months and you have a successful pregnancy.

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I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical guidance from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.

[Chasing-rainbows in reply to Clutter]

That's good to know. I'll make sure not to eat after 7-8pm then.

Fingers crossed, I'm really pleased with my new GP to have gotten the ball rolling at least.

[nettiboo1982]

Hello firstly sorry for your loses i myself had a missed miscarriage in april they are truly devastating good luck with future pregnancies 💟

I take my levo at night i leave between 4 and 5 hours before taking my levo after eating i dont know if thats correct buts thats just what i do. What is your starting dose?

[Chasing-rainbows in reply to nettiboo1982]

My starting dose is 50mcg. Sorry for your loss also. Thank you xx

[Muffy]

Hopefully your GP will make sure your TSH is below 1 and your FT4 at the high end of the range. I am sorry for your losses, but now, hopefully the future will be brighter for you.