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[Bird mama]

@BExplorer

Here's the article about the study of the timing of thyroid medication

http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=776486

[Tyak]

I've been on synthroid for more than 30 years with no problems.

[BExplorer]

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@Bird mama wrote:

@BExplorer

Here's the article about the study of the timing of thyroid medication

http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=776486

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THANK YOU, again, @Bird mama!  

[SahmIam]

Birdmamma, THANK YOU for this info!!!!!!!

[Jessa9]

Thank you for that info birdmama..My levels are always low and I alternate between 125 and 112 daily.  I am going to ask my endo about taking it at night, that is very interesting.

[Bird mama]

I would like to add the each patient is different.  For some, early morning dosing of synthroid (brand or generic) works out just fine.

[Miranda1550]

When I  first went on this drug dosage was changed 3 times before it was the correct dosage.  It is tricky drug, once the dosage is right all symptoms go away.  My Dr. requires, a blood test every 3 months to be sure  it is correct.  It takes awhile,  but it is worth it.

[sophiamarie]

@Bird mama  If taking the pill at night works for you, then that's great but I really think you should tell your doctor, so it will be on your record.  He/She will most likely say "if it works for you, then keep doing it"....... I say this because if there ever is a time where you have to be put in a hospital, they will give you your Synthroid in the a.m. because that's what your doctor would have in your records. Hospitals contact your doctors to get your medical information.   You will have taken it the night before and nobody will know that.   

It's never a good thing to keep things from your doctor and in the case of a thyroid medication,  the timing is important.  

[Huntnbuy]

I justhad to start also due to an enormous pituitary tumor that was removed. 

I am having the exact same reaction as you. Even getting red dry patches and my eyes are so dry that i am having to continually put drops in. i see my endocronologist on the 28th and will see what he says. I am on 75 mg plus i also now have to take cortisol. 

Still having a lot of fatigue. From my understanding it is quite the journey to get the right amounts. 

[bonnielu]

Thyroid disease runs in my family.  I did not pay attention until I saw that I had some shedding hair.  Turns out I was low borderline and I talked it over with my doctor.  He put me on a low dose of synthroid (very old medicine). Worked for me, and no side effects.

Perhaps you are on too much.  In my case I am less tired, more energetic and my hair is where it should be.