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25wks pregnant.have to do 3 hours gtt with fasting 12 hours.i'm on synthroid, (thyroxine)taking morning on empty stomach.take or not take synthroid (thyroxine) before test?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Ok to take: You can take your synthroid (thyroxine). Not a problem.

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/17/2015

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