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Taking Levothyroxine at night improved my life.

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doreen75627
doreen75627

I was put on 50mcg of the stuff at xmas 2013, then after 3months put on 100mcgs. First of all I felt all over the place, disorientated like I had vertigo,then I changed to taking the pill last thing at night and the difference is remarkable, I wake up earlier, feel more refreshed and active, the feeling of disorientation has gone and my recent blood test was excellent and the doseage was working. Has anyone else had similar symptoms and found changing to a nightly dose has really helped them.

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  • Windy3177
    Windy3177 doreen75627

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    I work as an RN on nights 7p-7a. On my days off, my schedule flips back to a more normal time to coincidence with the rest of my family. I am having a hard time figuring out when to take my Synthroid. Does anyone else have this problem? What has worked for you?
  • purplkoala
    purplkoala doreen75627

    Posted

    I am so mad right now. I have been on Levothyroxine for years and no one ever told me to take it before eating and I always took it with my other meds. I will try taking it at night before I eat from now on. I'll have to let sister know about this as she is on it too. Thanks. 

    • jennifer16462
      jennifer16462 purplkoala

      Posted

      People who take it in the evening do so for a reason and usually take it before going to bed not at early evening. They usually take it four hours after their last meal, before going to bed. Your stomach is totally empty then, and less chance of food interfering with the absorption of your levo
    • jennifer16462
      jennifer16462

      Posted

      Either take it in the morning 1 hour before food or four hours after your last meal in the evening. Mine works out me taking it at 11pm as I go to bed . All the grogginess I usually encounter with this med then usually helps me sleep
  • debb64913
    debb64913 doreen75627

    Posted

    I'm on 100 had my thyroid removed on June 16th and never felt so bad in my life...my endocrinologist won't listen to me I feel like im losing my mind. ..I have no energy and just sit in my chair all day..this is not like me...I don't even want to be around ppl because I can't even handle a simple conversation..I forgot what im saying ..feel out of it..vertical. .headaches. .im really scared if im ever going to feel better ever...HELP !!! Does it really help taking it at night..im on synthesis 100..for now my doctor keeps changing it..thank you. DEBB

    • mo-monet
      mo-monet debb64913

      Posted

      Hi debb64913

      Yes it will get better in time. Remember that. You have to give your body time to get used to the synthetic version of T3/T4. Keep up the blood tests and do some research on foods that help and foods that hinder. I know for me taking it at night helped especially with the vertigo. Eventually you won't feel so energy drained and will be able to walk or swim. Ano iron tonic or Jon constipation iron tablet may help also but do not take any iron suppliment the same time as your thyroid med leave 4 hours between. Persivere and stay strong mentally.

  • JennB2016
    JennB2016 doreen75627

    Posted

    I also have been taking Levothyroxine, only for a week though. Not feeling much better and I'm very aggravated. My new PCP just caught my thyroid problem. I gained 80 pounds 3 years ago and started feeling achy and weak with no energy and was never hungry. Also I am hot alllll the time and sweat alot. Anyone else have the heat problem? I have been taking the medication in the morning, along with other medication. I'm going to try taking it at night, hopefully it'll help. (My blood work was also borderline but I am Very symptomatic!) I'll let you guys know, thanks!

  • Sidne
    Sidne doreen75627

    Posted

    Taking the pill at night..I have 1 question..what time do you take it? How many hours after your last meal? I set my alarm for 4am and take mine then go back to sleep so I know I take it on a empty stomach then I have to get up at 7am every morning....but when I get up at 7am I can take my other medications that I am supposed to take in the morning with breakfast..I am confused about how everyone is taking it at night..but I also eat my last meal right before bedtime
    • mo-monet
      mo-monet Sidne

      Posted

      Sidne what time do have your last meal? Really you shouldn't be eating after 8pm, especially a big meal and then going to bed. The latest time I take my levothyroxine is 9pm just before I go to bed. Waking up at 4am is disturbing your sleep then if the meds you take at 7am contain iron it will bind the levothyroxine I understand we are all different but you may consider adjusting your eating times slightly to accommodate your meds.

    • Sidne
      Sidne mo-monet

      Posted

      Usually I have my last meal at 8 or 9 pm, I always eat small meals...you said you take levothyroxine at 9 before bed..what time do you eat your last meal? How many hours from your last meal until you take levothyroxine?
    • mo-monet
      mo-monet Sidne

      Posted

      I usually eat by 8pm and take my med by 9-9.30pm. I get up at 6am to go the gym. I use to take it in the morning but suffered from vertigo throughout the day. It was reading this post about taking it at night time that has helped me. It seems to work for me. I feel that my fatigue has improved, giving me the ability to grace the gym with my presence lol. I think with this thyroid thing it is all trial and error. I also take 150mg of levothyroxine as there was no change when I was taking 50mg then 100mg. I didn't think I would ever lose weight, I do have to work extra hard but it's possible. Give it two weeks taking it before you go to bed whatever time that is. Another suggestion is to take it with plain water with some vitamin C. It's supposed to help your medication absorb better. Hope this helps

    • jennifer16462
      jennifer16462 Sidne

      Posted

      Hi if you take your meds at night time, it should be at least 3-4 hours after your last meal to ensure the food has digested and there is nothing left to interfere with the absorption of your meds. I have my last meal at 7pm. Then take my levo as I'm going to bed between 10-11pm

    • rose12774
      rose12774 mo-monet

      Posted

      Hi mo, could you please update us and let us know if you're still doing ok with the night time dosage?  Curious...

      Thank you,

      Rose

  • yasin91647
    yasin91647 doreen75627

    Posted

    hey i have been on medication for hypothyroidism my question is if i am feeling normal on my dosage bt looking all the arguements m really getting influenced to take it at night should i be trying it or what say m confused!!!!!
    • jennifer16462
      jennifer16462 yasin91647

      Posted

      If you are taking it in the morning and are symptom free, I'd stay as you are. People usually swap to taking it at night because it causes things like a foggy head / tiredness after taking it in the morning

    • mo-monet
      mo-monet yasin91647

      Posted

      Yasin I think if it works for you at the time youre talking it don't change.

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