How do you take NDT

[Koleen]

Hello all,

My GP has increased my dose from 1 grain to 1 1/2 grains...should I take it all at once or split it.

Is it more effective all at once or when split across the day.

Thank you in advance for your reply.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Koleen

It's a case of trial and error to see what suits you best. Maybe start with a split dose and see how you go. It always surprises me when a doctor who is willing to prescribe NDT doesn't actually give any information about how to take it, you'd think they'd be clued up on what they are prescribing.

[Koleen in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks for your reply SeasideSusie. I currently take 1 grain in the morning so I might try taking the 1/2 grain before bed.

[Koleen]

Thanks for your reply, will try splitting the dose.

[Hidden]

I take mine through the day, morning about 6am, 11am and 1pm bit of trial and error. I would just see how you feel and don’t be scared to try a few different combinations

[silverfox7]

I started out splitting it or that was my intention. I'd read that starting anything with T3 in it we need to get used to it. However I kept forgetting my second dose or was t consisted with when I started it so I started taking it all at once and have t experienced any problems

[Koleen in reply to silverfox7]

Thanks Silverfox7. It’s good to know that it doesn’t make it less effective. I have read that it’s best to take NDT on an empty stomach & wait 45-60mins before eating or 4-5hrs after eating as certain foods (milk, caffeine, iron...) interferes with its absorption.

[silverfox7]

I've always done that with any thyroid meds.