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I take Levothyroxine in the morning before breakfast i take other meds too how should i take my levothyoxine at night when i take trazodone, lorazepam, lamotrigine and metformin for bed

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Sprout,

Levothyroxine can be taken any time of day or night but it does need to be taken 1 hour before, or 2 hours after, food and drink, 2 hours away from other medication and supplements, and 4 hours away from calcium, iron, vitamin D and oestrogen.

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I was informed by my doctor last month that I should take my full dose of 3x25 mcg Levothyroxine first thing in the morning ( I'd been taking at night ) and leave an hour before taking blood pressure meds (Lercandiprine & Bisoprol) then Wait 1/2 hour before having any food or drink. My bloods are going to be rechecked in September. I've had 1/2 right thyroid removed in April for stage 1 cancer

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Many people prefer bedtime dosing. Your stomach has to be empty and if you've eaten a fatty meal about 3 hours should elapse between it and levo.

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take it away from iron calcium vit d, I have taken it & ndt at night for years

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Caddycat

I take my levothyroxine first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with water before eating and have done so for the past 10 years.

morning vitamins after breakfast and My other prescriptions I take separately throughout the day when it states.

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