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just a quick recap please! I have an early appointment on empty stomach but can’t remember if I miss my early morning dose or take as normal?

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you miss it

Just drink water before test

And Take levothyroxine AFTER blood test

What time is your test

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Mag999 in reply to SlowDragon

8.30 am thanks for clarifying

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Jaydee1507Administrator

Miss the early morning dose and take it after the test. There should be 24hrs from when you last took Levo.

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