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Should I split my T3 dose tomorrow before my bloods on Friday?

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Sorry to ask another question, hopefully it’s a quick one to respond to. I have a blood test on Friday morning at 8.24 which will include thyroid. I know I need to take my thyroxine 24 hours before but I can’t remember if I take my whole T3 dose 8-12 hours before, or split the T3 dose and take the final bit 8-12 hours before? And if I split it, would it be half in the morning and half as the final dose. Thank you so much.

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or split the T3 dose and take the final bit 8-12 hours before?

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if I split it, would it be half in the morning and half as the final dose.

Depends on your dose. Can it be split into 3, eg if you take 15mcg you could do 3 x 5mcg. If not split into 2.

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Spangle15 in reply toSeasideSusie

Thank you. I can split it in 3.

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don't take any on the same day, I don't take my last t3 dose the night before either cx

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Last third of daily dose T3 should be approx 8-12 hours before test

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AAP10 in reply toSlowDragon

Does that also apply to NDT, Armour Thyroid too?

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Yes

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