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What Are The Side Effects Of Thyroxine 0.5 Mg?
I am taking thyroxine .05 mg for hypothyroids, is there any side effect if not taking my medicine on time or before time, like yesterday I took my pill at night, mostly taking in morning time, but due to fasting I took it, please give me answer, thank you,
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Sat, 4 Jul 2015
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us .
Thyroid medicines should be taken on same time as scheduled by your healthcare providers for optimal efficacy and should be taken empty stomach for best results . Taking levothyroxine once in while late than usual is not a problem because over a time levothyroxine reaches a stable level . But my advice is to take it regularly at same time .
I wish you good health .
Best Regards,
Dr.S.Tomar
Welcome to HCM.
First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us .
Thyroid medicines should be taken on same time as scheduled by your healthcare providers for optimal efficacy and should be taken empty stomach for best results . Taking levothyroxine once in while late than usual is not a problem because over a time levothyroxine reaches a stable level . But my advice is to take it regularly at same time .
I wish you good health .
Best Regards,
Dr.S.Tomar
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