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Can I Continue Taking Levothyroxine After Missing It For 3 Days?

Hello Doctor,
i am thyroid patient, i have missed my dosage (levothyroxine tablet 75mg) for 3 days. due to unavailability, but now i got the tablets. whether can i continue with the tablet. or i have to visit the doctor. i am 62yrs female. please suggest
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Yes you can continue taking Tabs. Levothyroxine again even if you have missed 3 doses. Try not to skip doses again.

Many thanks for asking.
Regards,
Dr. Maria Daud
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Can I Continue Taking Levothyroxine After Missing It For 3 Days?

Hi, Yes you can continue taking Tabs. Levothyroxine again even if you have missed 3 doses. Try not to skip doses again. Many thanks for asking. Regards, Dr. Maria Daud