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2 quick things.how long do i have to keep an empty stomach before taking armour thyroid?how long before can i take armor while doing blood tsh test?
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Two hours: Best, at least one hour before eating or wait two hours after. Tsh blood test can be done at any time, just wait at least six weeks after any change of dose to see result of that change.
Answered 9/18/2013
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