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Best time to take levothyroxine if exercising in the morning?
I want to exercise in the morning, I used to do this fasted but I don't feel great and would prefer to eat something light before workout. However, I can't eat anything for an hour after taking Levothyroxine. I've tried the last couple of nights taking at night time 2 hours after eating, but I've... read more
When to take medications with interactions?
Take levothyroxine, Pantoprazole, Cholestyramine, Amitriptyline, that interact with each other. Especially Levothyroxine and Pantoprazole which I should take in morning on empty stomach at 4 hours apart and wait at 1/2 to hour to eat. What should I do?
Do I need a prescription for levothyroxine?
Do I need a signed prescription from a Dr to get a prescription? I’ve been taking the same dose of Levothyroxine for 15 years but just moved across country and haven’t found a Dr yet. I thought I had another bottle but can’t find it and I’m out of pills
Taking Levothyroxine and Phentermine at the same time?
My doctor has prescribed both of these prescriptions to me; however, both say to take in the morning 1 hr. before breakfast. I got the script after the Dr.'s office closed and asked the pharmacist but she advised to take one of the pills in the morning and one at night. I can't do that since I am... read more
Can levothyroxine cause a skin rash?
Developed rash after two weeks? I've been on levothyroxine (after thryoid removal) for two weeks and take it first thing in morning on empty stomach, two hours before breakfast. This morning my chest broke out in a rash and itches. Still there after 12 hours. Is this a symptom of the medication?
What could cause an increase in TSH levels?
My TSH level is 9.43 and I am on Levothyroxine .125
If I take levothyroxine at bedtime, how long should I not eat before taking it?
What about diet soft drinks and alcohol> I tried taking levothyroxine NA .025 in the AM, but that interferes with other meds.
Can I drink cranberry juice?
I was told by a friend, who also takes Levothyroxine, that I shouldn't drink cranberry juice at all. I take the tablet with water, as directed, but I do tend to drink cranberry juice regularly to prevent urinary problems
Does Levothyroxine need to be refrigerated?
My mother in Australia has been told to keep her tablets in the refrigerator. I have never put mine in.
How should levothyroxine and Dexilant and sucralfate be taken?
Which should I take first? And should I wait a period of time before taking together
In what order should I take my medications?
I take Levothyroxine 25 MG first thing in the morning then in the evening after my meal I take Fluoxetine HCL 20 MG, Loratadine 10 MG and Crestor 40 MG. Is this ok or should I take some of these at different times during the day?
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