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Hi guys, can you please advise me on what I need to remember when taking thyroxine at bedtime. By that I mean times after food and drinks, do I need to leave a certain amount of time?

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Treepie

Two hours I think .But many wake in the night for a pee and take it then.

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SeasideSusieRemembering

16york68 If taking at bedtime it must be at least 2 hours, preferably 3, after food and drinks other than water (maybe could have juice but not coffee, milk, alcohol I think). As Treepie says, if you need the loo in the early hours that can work out better, does for me as I'm an evening snacker.

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16york68 in reply to SeasideSusie

Thanks guys, thought it was three hours . Could I still have cup of herbal tea at about 8.30 ?

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SeasideSusieRemembering in reply to 16york68

I'm not sure, I suppose it could depend on which one it is and whether that herb interacts with Levo.

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16york68

It's a nighttime one Susie, oat flower, lavender and lime flower.

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