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Im taking synthroid 25 mcg every morning for my hypothyroidism. going on vacation in a different country where the time difference is 8 hours. how should i transition my synthroid routine to a new time zone?

Q: im taking synthroid 25 mcg every morning for my hypothyroidism. going on vacation in a different country where the time difference is 8 hours. how should i transition my synthroid routine to a new time zone?

: Taking it at same time of the day local time will ensure better compliance without significantly affecting its level.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Taking it at same time of the day local time will ensure better compliance without significantly affecting its level.

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Answered 7/2/2021

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A member asked:

Im taking synthroid 25 mcg every morning for my hypothyroidism. going on vacation in a different country where the time difference is 8 hours. how should i transition my synthroid routine to a new time zone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh agreed

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