Chasing your pill with a cup of coffee instead can mean that your body doesn’t absorb the medication properly
Do not cut or crush it
In tablet form, levothyroxine can get stuck in your throat or cause gagging
Uses Side effects Warnings Before taking Dosage Interactions FAQ What is levothyroxine? Levothyroxine is used in adults and children to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid - a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone)
Oral levothyroxine is primarily indicated for treating primary, secondary, and tertiary hypothyroidism
Some recent research supports taking thyroid medication at bedtime to maximize absorption
5 to 25 mcg increments every 2 to 4 weeks until the patient is clinically euthyroid and the serum TSH level The average full replacement dose of levothyroxine sodium tablets is approximately 1
Place the freshly crushed tablet in a small amount (5 mL to 10 mL or 1 teaspoon to 2 teaspoons) of water
You may also want to set the alarm or reminder on your phone, or buy a daily pill sorter
Adverse A full glass of water is crucial, for synthroid to work properly and effectively
5 to 25 mcg orally once a day
Take levothyroxine sodium tablets with a full glass of water as the tablet may rapidly disintegrate
This will help get
Synthroid replaces missing thyroxine and is used to treat hypothyroidism
For children who can't swallow tablets, crush and mix levothyroxine or
Take your dose of LEVOXYL on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before