How much water to take with Levo and Lio?

[saritadelmar]

I'm wondering if you drink too much, or too little water, with Levo and Lio, will it change its effects on the body. Is there a proper amount to drink with dosage?

[greygoose]

I don't think the quantity of water you drink will have any effects on the end results, no. But, you do need to drink enough to ensure that the pill reaches the stomach and doesn't get stuck somewhere in the gullet.

[saritadelmar in reply to greygoose]

Thank you. Now I can take the pills without having that question in mind each time!

[greygoose in reply to saritadelmar]

You're welcome.

[shaws Administrator in reply to saritadelmar]

I drink a glass of water. So that the pill(s) don't get stuck on the way down.

[saritadelmar in reply to shaws]

Thank you for your answer.

[shaws Administrator in reply to saritadelmar]

It also gets into your stomach more quickly, I believe. This is a link to a scientist/researcher who was also an Adviser to TUK, before his accidental death and you might find it helpful:

nebula.wsimg.com/e0c9c9ed95...

[saritadelmar in reply to shaws]

quite lengthy, but a great read. Thank you!

[Juliejues in reply to greygoose]

I didn’t no this. Sometimes if Iv not got water handy I just swallow the tablet dry. Not from now on glass of water I shall drink

With it. Thank you for the tip

Juliejues

[greygoose in reply to Juliejues]

You're welcome.

[Hay2016]

Good question! Always wondered as I take enough to get it down but did wonder if I should be drinking more with it.

Thanks for asking and for answering greygoose

[saritadelmar in reply to Hay2016]

Yes, it seems like a simple thing we should already know, but don't.

[humanbean]

Some advice I've seen online has mentioned that some makes of Levo can dissolve or fall apart quite quickly once in contact with moisture (for example saliva in the mouth or throat), and when it does so it swells up.

I would take Levo or other thyroid meds with a generous amount of water (several mouthfuls) to make sure it reaches my stomach before it swells up.

[saritadelmar in reply to humanbean]

Good idea. Thank you for that thought.

[GKeith]

If you're standing up when you take the pill you can easily assure whether it does go down all the way. If you're in bed sit up and do the best you can. Peace be upon all for a Happy New Year.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to GKeith]

Some makes of levothyroxine (e.g. Levoxyl in the USA) have a tendency to puff up as soon as they are exposed to moisture. This resulted in a number of cases where patients had difficulty breathing when they attempted to swallow wthout sufficient water.

The FDA required specific advice (take with a full glass of water) to try to prevent further occurrences.

In that case, it wasn't so much knowing that it had arrived in the stomach, more making sure it didn't cause problems before arriving.

[Forestwalker]

I try to balance out water with other drinks. Main choice is green or peppermint tea which I think contributes to liquid intake.