A member asked:

I'm on levothyroxin . i missed on day and i feel like i did when i wasn't prescribed the meds yet. what gives ... one dr said can't be ur thyroid?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Ok to double T4: Despite what that pharmacy says, thyryoid hormone has a very long half life of 7-10 days. This means with thyroid hormone you can safetly double your dose for the days your miss and you will not feel anything. If you forget your pills on a weekend trip, when you return take 2 tablets/day until you make up your missed pills. You cannot do this with anyother medication.

Answered 8/31/2014

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