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A 27-year-old female asked:
I am taking thyronorm 100mcg early morning... can i drink warm water with lemon and honey along with it? or elsr do i have to wait half hour?
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Dr. Alan Feldmananswered
43 years experience
Empty stomach: It is always best to take thyroid hormone on an empty stomach with water, and wait at least 40 minutes before eating. This will assure that the medication gets into your system correctly. Taking it with food, including honey may possibly affect how it gets absorbed into your system.
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