Suggest Treatment For Under-active Thyroid

Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2015

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Question : Hi i have a question about underactive thyroid

Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid

Detailed Answer:
Please go ahead and ask your query pertaining to an underactive thyroid condition

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (3 hours later)

Hi Doctor, i have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid and been given this medication to take: Euthyrox 25 ug.

I wanted to get a second opinion on this medication, is it a good medicine?

And are there any specific foods to avoid when having underachieve thyroid?

Thank You

Kind regards

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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Underactive thyroid

Detailed Answer:
Yes it is beneficial for a person diagnosed with 'hypothyroidism'.

Euthyrox is levo-thyroxine which is the type of thyroid medication used routinely to treat individuals with an under active thyroid.

Generally, it is advisable to take it 60 minutes before breakfast in the morning, with water.

Certain types of medications/supplements interfere with it's absorption such as iron and calcium. So if you are on those, then it best to take them either at lunch or dinner, while taking the euthyrox in the morning time.

There are no dietary restrictions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar