Thyroids meds taken before bedtime
kizzes12
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Taking thyroid meds @ night coz the conversion process of T4 to T3 may be more effective in the evening.. and i read people has more energy and lost weight taking it pm ( ive been trying it for 3 nights now and so far ive been sleeping so good ) read for more info here guys http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/a/bedtime.htm .... Anyone taking this already nightime? what is the effect on you?:)
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I tried taking Synthroid at night, but I couldn't stop eating 4 hours before bedtime. So now the closest I ever get is when I wake up in the middle of the night. I keep my pills & a full glass of water on the nightstand just in case.
I love when that happens, because I don't have to wait an hour after I wake up before eating. It's a treat to eat (or drink something other than water) right away.
Edited to add that I've only recently started taking Synthroid w/ a full glass of water. My energy level seems unchanged, but my hunger seems to have lessened. (It may be a placebo effect, but I'm loving it.)0 -
I take mine 3 hours after eating dinner so far i really like the effect ..... it prevents me from snacking at night and iam not starving in the am ...i sleep so good been having good dreams lol dont know also if its the placebo effect but iam loving it0
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I noticed it also my hunger is lessened:)0
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I tried taking Synthroid at night, but I couldn't stop eating 4 hours before bedtime. So now the closest I ever get is when I wake up in the middle of the night. I keep my pills & a full glass of water on the nightstand just in case.
I love when that happens, because I don't have to wait an hour after I wake up before eating. It's a treat to eat (or drink something other than water) right away.
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May try again at some point, as the study was encouraging.0 -
I set my alarm for 2am. I don't have to worry about eating to soon are taking them hours after I eat. My doc thinks I'm crazy, but I never forget, and it works for me.0
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If I take at night I want to stay awake for hours. I am a very quick to sleep person usually and so I never take my meds at night.0
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Hello,
I am new to this group and glad to see this topic!! Thank you. I have been wondering about taking meds at night instead of AM and it makes sense... How soon after dinner do you take the meds?..My doctor told me that meds, mine is Synthroid, should not be taken with dairy products because it effects the absorption...Thanks Patty0 -
Synthroid must be taken on an empty stomach. That's why I take it in the morning--I snack after dinner.
You can't eat or drink anything but water for an hour after taking it (preferably w/ a full glass of water). Wait at least 4 hours before taking vitamins or minerals.
Edited to add that according to the manufacturer, http://synthroid.comSoybean flour (infant formula), cotton seed meal, walnuts, and dietary fiber may bind and decrease the absorption of levothyroxine sodium from the GI tract.0 -
Sorry, duplicate post.0
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Hi i take it 3 hours after eating dinner So far iam getting good results like better sleep, lost more water weight and more energy0
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Cytomel/T3 is a quick acting and fast leaving drug. If you take it, it needs to be in the am or whenever you start your day. You should be up and moving when it's taken.0