When is the best time to take thyroid medication?
Thyroid medication should be taken on an empty stomach, around the same time each day. Afterwards, we recommend avoiding eating or drinking for 30-60 minutes. Most of our patients take thyroid hormone in the morning upon waking. Breakfast, including any coffee or milk, can be eaten 30-60 minutes later.
How do you feel after taking thyroid medication?
You should start to feel better a few days after you begin taking medicine. But it may take a few months for your thyroid hormone levels to get back to normal. If your levels get better, but you still have symptoms like fatigue and weight gain, your doctor may need to change your treatment.
Can I drink coffee after taking thyroid medication?
In studies, coffee reduced the body’s absorption of thyroid medications by about 30%. That’s why experts recommend that you wait at least 60 minutes after drinking coffee to take your thyroid replacement medication. After taking your thyroid med, you should also wait at least an hour before drinking coffee.
Is it bad to take thyroid medicine?
Thyroid hormone replacement drugs are used to treat hypothyroidism—a condition in which your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. When you take the proper dose of these medications, they are safe, with few side effects.
How much water should I drink with thyroid medication?
As is common with medications, taking your thyroid drugs with water is the best way to ensure complete levothyroxine absorption. It is recommended that you take your medication with a full, 8-ounce glass of water.
What foods to avoid while taking thyroid medication?
Dietary Fiber . Certain dietary fiber sources can impede absorption of the thyroid hormone replacement medication. Mayo Clinic staff say it is best to avoid dietary fiber in foods like walnuts, soy products, iron supplements and multivitamins containing iron.
Is there a best time to take your thyroid medication?
Although there’s some debate on the topic, many doctors feel the best time to take thyroid medication is probably first thing in the morning soon after rising. It’s easiest to establish a routine first thing in the morning and it stabilizes your hormone levels throughout the day.
What are the side effects of taking thyroid medication?
Common Side Effects Of Thyroid Medications. The common side effects that are associated with any of the thyroid medications are as follows: Abnormality or loss in sensation. Drowsiness. Vomiting. Gastric upset. Restlessness. Emotional changes.
What is the proper way to take thyroid medication?
The proper way to take thyroid medication is on an empty stomach– preferably first thing in the morning. For the best efficacy you should not eat or drink anything but water or coffee for 2 hours after taking thyroxin.