Hi, I've got my blood results back from the doctors today and I have been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism (Underactive thyroid). If I'm honest it's been a bit overwhelming with the thought of having to take a tablet for the rest of my life so just on here to gather some answers and advise moving forward.
1) When is the best time to take Levothyroxine? I know the leaflet says in the morning but I like to eat as soon as I get up. So how effective is it when taken at night?
2) I'm currently on Microgynon 30, does this have any effect with Levothyroxine? I take this at night so will I be able to take Levothyroxine at night too?
3) Can alcohol be consumed with Levothyroxine? The is no mention of this in the leaflet.
Anything else I've not considered let me know. Hope you can all help
1) The important thing is that you take it the same way every day as foods and medications can interfere with how you use it. Unless you're eating and drinking exactly the same thing every time you take your meds, the best way of being consistent is to take it on an empty stomach. I set my alarm to take it early, a few hours before waking, so I don't have to postpone food/drink when I get up. If you prefer to take it at night you can, just 2-3hrs after food and any non-water drink and away from other meds.
2) Is that birth control? Again, if you take it well away from other meds it should be fine.
3) You can drink alcohol if you're on thyroxine.
Hope that helps.
Thank you for your response.
Yeah Microgynon 30 is birth control, I thought it was ok to take with Levothyroxine as my Doctor gave me another prescription for them but just wanted to make sure. Would you suggest moving my pill to take in the morning and Levothyroxine at night as that would give enough time in between (and I can then still eat as soon as I get up lol).