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Is Taking Levothyroxine At Different Timings A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Sat, 8 Oct 2016
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Question : Hi, I am pregnant in 8 weeks and take levothyroxine 75mg every day. I take at 16.00 every day but today I forgot and took it at 21.00, so five hours later. Please tell me what is consequense of this? please tell me I am so worried. I cant sleep because of this I am so worried.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No consequence!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am happy to se how conscious you are with your medications. Though a great way to go, you are being too worried. There is no consequence and you should not be worried at this time. Be relaxed, go to sleep and continue the drugs at same time tomorrow and all is well.

I wish you well, a healthy pregnancy and a safe delivery.
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Is Taking Levothyroxine At Different Timings A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: No consequence! Detailed Answer: Hi, I am happy to se how conscious you are with your medications. Though a great way to go, you are being too worried. There is no consequence and you should not be worried at this time. Be relaxed, go to sleep and continue the drugs at same time tomorrow and all is well. I wish you well, a healthy pregnancy and a safe delivery.