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What to do if i have hypothyroid and i haven't taken my mede in like three weeks. could that be why?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Yes: You have to take the synthriod daily on an empty stomach and no ant acids or calcium

Answered 7/1/2014

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