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I know that levothyroxine must be taken on an empty stomach, but is it better taken at night before bed or in the a.m. when first waking up?
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Better: One hour before other medications and food. I prefer my patients take as soon as they get up before morning hygiene and breakfast but it could also be taken in the night
Answered 9/18/2017
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