Levothyroxine (Thyroid hormone medication)_ Uses and Side effects

Believe it or not, most thyroid patients take their thyroid medication incorrectly. Let’s talk about some tips to make sure you are getting the most out of your thyroid medication (I’m going to be talking a lot about levothyroxine here but these principles apply to ALL thyroid medications). First tip: Always take your levothyroxine on an empty stomach and at least 2 hours away from food (this is how long it takes for your stomach to empty). Second tip: Never take your thyroid medication at the s