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I have forgotten to take my thyroid medicine for a week, and now i feel confused and lightheaded, now what?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Thyroid: Restart your thyroid medication immediately and meanwhile call your doctor for more instructions. Work out a reminder system so you do not repeat this in the future as it is very important to take your medication regularly in the morning on a empty stomach and do not eat for 1-2 hours afterwards.
Answered 3/25/2016
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Resume meds: Its unlikely that what you are experiencing is thyroid related as the half life of thyroxine (t4) is about 7 days sand since you have been off for just a week, your levels should be still ok. However, you will need to resume treatment and if symptoms persist, you can ask for your thyroid levels checked in 3-4 weeks to determine if dose adjustment is needed.
Answered 4/28/2015
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Doubt to be thyroid: Get evaluated to rule out other causes. Review your other meds. Agree c endocrinologists.
Answered 9/24/2012
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Can take them all: Thyroid medicines have 7 day half life so can to taken together unto 7 days if missed. Take glutamine in addition to clear mental fogginess.
Answered 11/26/2013
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