The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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Addendum: Timing of Levothyroxine
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Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2016 Feb 1;58(1487):18
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In our October 26, 2015 article on drugs for hypothyroidism (Med Lett Drugs Ther 2015; 57:147), we said that levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water 30-60 minutes (60 is preferable) before breakfast. We should have added that taking the drug consistently at bedtime, at least 3 hours after the last meal, is an alternative that some patients may find more convenient.

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