2006-11-21 09:36:49 · 5 answers · asked by Jan E 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Synthroid is supposed to be taken 1 hour before food or two hours after. Don't take your synthroid with beverages that contain calcium (i.e. milk or oj). Try to take it with a full glass (at least 8 oz.) of water For me it's easier to take it at night before bed because the first thing I do in the morning is to drink a cup of coffee with lots of cream. I seldom eat anything after dinner so that gives me plenty of time to have an empty stomach before I take it. I asked my doctor about if there was any difference between taking it at night or in the morning and she said no, that what counts is that you take it without food and regularly.
Also, I don't know if you're male or female but if you take birth control pills or use any kind of estrogen product you are not supposed to take that at the same time you take your synthroid.
2006-11-21 09:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are taking Synthroid to make up for a lack of natural hormone, it is important to take it regularly at the same time every day. You will probably need to take it for the rest of your life.
If possible, take Synthroid as a single dose, preferably on an empty stomach, one-half to one hour before breakfast. The drug is absorbed better on an empty stomach.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time. If you miss 2 or more doses in a row, consult your doctor.
2006-11-21 09:42:36 · answer #2 · answered by kidd 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the morning is fine, but the important thing is to take it at the same time every day.
2006-11-21 09:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by Da Bomb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it at the same time everyday. It can cause you to be unable to sleep if you take it very close to bedtime but if you don't have that problem there's no reason to take it at any specific time, just the same time every day.
2006-11-21 10:16:09 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I TAKE IT AND WE TAKE IT IN THE AM BEFORE WE GET GOING FOR THE DAY. IT IS AN IMPORTANT MED AND WHEN TAKEN FIRST THING, I FEEL THAT IT IS MORE APT TO BE REMEMBERED.
2006-11-21 09:42:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mum always used to take hers in the morning...;
2006-11-21 09:38:57 · answer #6 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋