How long does it take for thyroxine to start to work?!


Question: How long does it take for thyroxine to start to work!?
I've been on this for 11 days now and I feel no different than before!.The tablets I'm on is Levothyroxine 50mg!. for Hypothyroidism!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


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It starts working at some level straight away, however 50 micrograms is a very low dose, it is often started at this level and then blood levels checked after 12 weeks when it is usually necessary to increase the dose!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I've been on Thyroxine for 27 years!. You should be feeling a difference by now!. I'd give your Endocrinologist a call and ask!. Perhaps they need to up the dosage a little bit!. Also, try taking it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for better absorption!.
Another thing!.!.!.!.if you take any kind of calcium supplements, take them about 4 hours before or after the thyroxine!. Calcium can really inhibit absorption of thyroxine!Www@Answer-Health@Com

That's a fairly low dose, I think you mean 50micro gram!. Generally you feel somewhat better, depends on the individual, in 30 days or so!.
Also, remember to take thyroid meds preferably first thing in the morning > 1 hour before meals!. Watch your intake of soy products!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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