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A member asked:
What is the half life of levothyroxine? is missing a day every now and then going to affect my level?
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Half life: Missing a day or two thyroid is OK but please don't do that often. You should take your tablet once a day at bedtime at least one hour after your last food.
Answered 11/17/2020
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