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Why thyroid tablets are taken in early morning?
Prescribed thyroid medication will state on the bottle to take one tablet in the morning, on an empty stomach, with plenty of water. It is important to take it with water, and on an empty stomach, because it will allow the thyroid medication to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
How does the thyroid glands affect the brain?
Does anyone know does the thyroid affect your brain so to speak. I had my thyroid removed and ever since I got it out my brain is something else. I had a head injury sometime ago and when I had my thyroid taken out it was like waking up from the dead. I am on medication now to replace my thyroid and like I said I am a totally different person now since my thyroid was removed. But I want to get the real facts how the brain affects thyroid medication or the thyroid please.
What medicines are for hypo thyroid?
Hypothyroidism is usually treated by taking daily thyroid medication. The most common thyroid medication is called levothyroxine. This thyroid medication comes in 12 different strengths and it is prescribed by a physician.
Is thiothixene similar to thyroid medication?
No, thiothixene is not similar to thyroid medication. According to Wikipedia, thiothixene is a drug used in the treatment of psychoses like schizophrenia. Thyroid medication, such as Levothyroxine, is used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency.
How long does thyroid rebound last once you stop the thyroid medication?
WHAT ARE THE SIDE AFFECTS FROM GOING OFF THYROID MEDICATION AFTER 25 YEARS
Is thyroid medication effectiveness affected by prescription antibiotic medication?
Your physician will be the best resource for understanding what medications might interact with your thyroid medication. The directions on your thyroid medication bottle will note to not take certain things - like antacids, calcium, or iron - within four hours of taking thyroid medication.
Can caffeen interact with thyroid medication?
If you eat immediately after taking your thyroid medication, drink coffee, alcohol, or even add Metamusil to your water, this can affect the overall effectiveness of your thyroid medication.
What causes loss of hair if you have MS and also are taking thyroid medication?
It could be that the thyroid medication is interacting with another medication. If you have an overactive thyroid, that too could be resulting in your hair loss.
When did they start the idea that you must take a test to start medicine?
It really depends on what medication you are talking about. For example, you cannot take thyroid medication unless your thyroid has been tested. The medicine can make a normal thyroid gland stop working. For pain meds, docs need to know what else (if anything) you have taken recently.
Can you use a thyroid helper an addition to thyroid medication?
I am not sure what you mean by thyroid helper, but if you mean some kind of supplement, yes, you can.Always take you thyroid medication, and you "thyroid helper" should be a good multi vitamin to support thyroid function.Whatever you decide to take, be really consistent with whenyou take your vitamin and medication. Always take them at least 2 hours apart.
Can you live with half a thyroid?
Yes, people can live without half of their thyroid. However, most people living with half of their thyroid need to take prescribed daily thyroid medication, as directed by a physician. Thyroid medication helps to replace thyroid hormones that aren't being produced by a fully functioning thyroid gland.
Can you use cough medication with thyroid medications?
Your physician will be the best resource for recommending over-the-counter cold or flu medication, as well as understanding how these medications might interact with your thyroid medication.
