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A member asked:

I'm taking 25 mg of synthroid (thyroxine) daily. if i miss a couple days due to a late prescription delivery, will this affect my fetus? (i'm 32 weeks pregnant)

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No.: Your baby will be fine; a couple of days missed isn't dangerous.

Dr Paudel and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/5/2017

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