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In the u.s., i was told to take synthroid 30 min. before breakfast. here in japan i'm told to take thyradin-s (their levothyroxine) after breakfast.
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Levothyroxine: Food, especially hot liquids, can disrupt absorption. That is fairly well established. The most important part, however, is consistency. If it is inconvenient to take it on an empty stomach, such that you are missing doses, take it at a consistent time and then let your doctor adjust the dose.
Answered 12/28/2015
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