Help Please

[janeold25]

Have just started taking T3. Want to split dose as have widely read is recommended. Will take morning dose on empty stomach at least an hour before breakfast which is fine. Second dose:

What time gap after food should I leave before taking second T3 dose?

Should there still be an hour gap after taking T3 before eating?

[greygoose]

Some people recommend splitting it. Other people recommend taking it all in one go. I take mine all in one go, but it depends what suits you best. It's all trial and error.

Yes, you should wait an hour before eating - one hour before food, or 2/3 hours after.

[janeold25 in reply to greygoose]

Many thanks Greygoose.

[greygoose in reply to janeold25]

You're welcome.

[Barb1949]

Hello Janeold25, I take 40mcg T3daily along with 50mcg thyroxine. I was advised by my consultant to split the T3 as it is faster acting but also clears the system faster than thyroxine. However, after a few months I decided to take all my thyroid meds at the same time and found this actually suited me much better. I was advised to always leave at least one hour before or after food. I initially took my thyroid meds before breakfast but now have to take large doses of diuretic meds so I now take them two hours after lunch. I also have to take more diuretics later so I take these after my evening meal.

I used to take thyroid meds before bed which worked well but since I have been taking T3 this no longer worked so well, the afternoon appears to be my optimum time nowadays.

Good luck with your T3, it has changed my life. x

[janeold25 in reply to Barb1949]

Thank you Barb, sounds encouraging . x