RE: Taking Levothyroxine at night?

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I used to take my Levothroxine first thing in

the morning (an hour before breakfast) but I noticed some Endo's seem to be suggesting

to patients that they should try taking it last thing at night if they feel it

isn't working for them. I also saw a file in the resources of this forum

indicating the same thing...but this file may be out of date...? Anyway, I have

been taking Levothyroxine at night since the 3rd of March (two & a half

weeks now) & I think I do not feel better yet, in fact I feel worse (but it

could be other things at play such as adrenals rather than this change).

Often patients find taking their levothyroxine at night both

helps them get a better nights sleep and often they wake more refreshed in a

morning and feel better throughout the day. There has been a couple of small

trials done and now many doctors are advising their patients to give this a

trial. levothyroxine appears to be better absorbed at night, but you should

have no food or drink at least an hour before taking it.

Spatone at 1 sachet a day would not be sufficient - that is the

daily recommended dose. Your Ferritin level of 27 is extremely low and you would

be better off taking at least 2 sachets daily together with 4/5000mgs vitamin

C. it is vital you take this vitamin C to help with the iron absorption.

NOTE: Do NOT take any form of iron anywhere near to thyroid

hormone replacement - take at least four hours away from each other.

Luv - Sheila

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[Guest guest]

Hi Kerry

It is strange but I switched to taking levothyroxine at night and it seemed to

help my sleep. I went wheat free before Christmas for a few reasons and felt

much better for it but my sleep was very disturbed again. (it had never been

great at the best of times ) I have stopped taking the thyroxine at night again

now and my sleep has rather improved?? Thankfully! I got my iron levels up

towards the top of the range with Spatone (they were lower than yours) so give

it a try.

Luv Stephie

Ferritin levels are 27. The alternative suggestion would be to take an elemental

iron such as Ferrous Sulphate but as I understand it, Spatone is more gentle on

the tummy.

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> Thanks for your help, I don't know what I'd have done if I hadn't found this

forum!

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> Kerry x

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