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How long after food\drink can you take levo?

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Hi all. Anyone know the answer? Is it 2 hours. I know splitting dosage isn't advised but ...... 😅. Thanks all. X

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With Levo it's advised to take it one hour before food or two hours after. I take mine in the middle of the night when I get up for the loo to avoid taking it near supplements or food and that works fine for me.

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Star. Thanks.

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