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Tsh is 6.8 but before starting meds, i want to do a ft3/ft4 test. can i take in the evening around 430-5pm or should this be taken in the a.m. too?
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Synthroid (thyroxine) in AM: The taking of thyroid med or testing in PM and evaluation its effect is NOT necessary.
Answered 7/21/2014
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