when is best time to take levothyroxine?

[autoimmunekate]

I've read a few different things, but I'm interested in finding out if taking it on an evening or morning works best?

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AutoimmuneKate,

Try it and see. I didn't feel any different. Research shows that Levothyroxine taken at night may lower TSH more, perhaps because of the longer time Levothyroxine has to be absorbed before eating.

[shaws Administrator]

Just remember when blood tests are due for thyroid hormones, the appointment should be the earliest possible and fast but you can drink water.

Also, if you decide to take a bedtime dose, you must miss this the night before the blood test and take it afterwards. You can also take the bedtime dose as usual that same day.