Synthroid on empty stomach
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I am on .88 mcg and I know it is recommended to take on an empty stomach in the morning. I am still having some issues adjusting and have a doctor's appointment in about 10 more days and labs. I know there is an issue of empty stomach and when your stomach is actually empty. I know morning is the best time and I do take it then. I am not new to thyroid meds and took Armour for 40 years - long story.
t eat any snacks afterward in order to make sure your stomach is empty by bedtime as Synthroid must be taken on an empty stomach. It typically takes at least 4 hrs, or more, for the stomach to empty, depending on what you eat.
It's unlikely to be the Synthroid causing your lack of sleep. You might try taking a calcium and magnesium supplement before bed. They both tend to have calming effect.
I can tell you that synthroid is best taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, or just before bed if you eat an early dinner (4 hours before bed or more). You will want to take vitamins at least 2 hours after your morning dose of synthroid (4 hours after if the prenatal vitamins include iron); if you are taking the synthroid at night, you can take the vitamins with dinner or earlier in the day.
Sometimes when we are sick we forget to take the meds. they are best in early AM on an empty stomach. If you forget them 10 times a month, your levels will change. I was told, even if I forgot in the AM, it's better to take it at sometime daytime rather than not at all. Some apsorption will occur.
If your dose muct be increased it takes about 6 wks to get a good new read on whether the new dose is the right level.
same thing, vitamins can be hard on your stomach, especially on empty stomach.
You should take your Synthroid in the morning on an empty stomach and then wait at least an hour to eat anything.
You should keep most other meds at least four hours away from the Synthroid if you can. I can't.
I don't know if Zoloft will mess with the Synthroid.
Calcium is a big no-no in the morning.
Vitamins should be spaced several hours away, like lunch time.
There are other specifics, too, but I forget.
Sometimes you have to compromise a little.
The key is consistancy.
I Take mine first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. My prescription bottle even has it in print "take in the morning". It also states do not take within 4 hrs of taking antacids, iron or vitamins, or mineral supplements. Take with plenty of water.
I researched possible solutions and just started (4 days ago) taking my NT on an empty stomach in morning and taking the synthroid on an empty stomach at bedtime. Mostly, feels somewhat better all ready, but still some gas and stomach issues and low energy with low mood.
Do you think I am on the right track????? HELP! I feel like thyroid patients are having to do all their own medical research to find relief.
Regardless of when you take it, you should take it on an empty stomach (with a glass of water), and wait an hour to eat or take any other meds. Some supplements (like calcium) or drugs should be spaced four hours away.
The main thing is to be consistant. You can take it every day with a cheeseburger if you want to, but it will change how much drug you will absorb. Take it the same every day, and you will have fewer problems with dosage changes and hormone levels.
Synthroid should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, then eat or drink nothing else for at least 30-60 minutes.
It's also recommended that you not take most vitamin/mineral supplements within 4 hours of taking synthroid (levothyroxine).
I did a quick search for drug interaction and came up with the possibility that synthroid may inhibit the absorption of metformin, thereby causing hyperglycemia or glucose intolerance.
It is recommended to take it in the morning because many have issues with sleep if taken in the evening. It should be taken on an empty stomach and some have problems waiting until the stomach contents are gone before going to bed. Calcium is thyroid replacement's worst enemy. You need to wait at least 4 hours after taking thyroid, before taking any calcium suppliments.
That is personally, my biggest challenge.
Yes, it is possible to have perfectly normal children with normal I.Q's. Keep taking your Synthroid on an empty stomach and I can't stress that enough. Ive had hypothyroid since I was 19, and I am now turning 36. I have three healthy boys. My doctors stressed for many years to take my synthroid on an empty stomach, SAME TIME EVERY DAY, AND DON'T EAT UNTIL AFTER AN HOUR LATER! I take mine first thing in the morning and won't have my breakfast until after I get to work.
oh sorry, my free t4 was normal...did not have a free t3 done. I did read to take the synthroid on an empty stomach. How long have you been on yours? I'm hoping since my tsh wasn't grossly high it will start working within a couple of weeks. my mom and sister have the same issue (hypo) and are on synthroid and are doing well! Thanks again, feel free to comment any time.
As long as you take Synthroid hours from, before or after, eating/foods or drinks including coffee, vitamin supplements, and other drugs. That is to say, hours of an empty stomach. The reason it is recommended to take it or other T4 medications in the AM and not the PM, is that it can cause sleep problems due to a little boost from the initial swallowing. The important issues is being constant.
Since Synthroid is T4, and T4 builds slowly in your blood over time, timing is not critical on a daily basis. However, you should take it at about the same time every day, and it's very important to take it on an empty stomach, so most people take it first thing in the morning. You shouldn't eat or drink anything for half to one hour after taking it. I'd probably start by taking it with your first dose of NT in the morning.
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