Taking ERFA and eating

[samigirltoo]

Hi everyone,

I've switched to Erfa today from taking 150 mcg of Levothyroxine.

This may be a stupid question, but do I still need to wait to eat even if I take the ERFA sublingually?  I would hazard a guess that the reason why I have to wait to eat when taking Levothyroxine is to ensure that my stomach is empty to ensure better absorption of the medicine, but since I take the ERFA sublingually and thus it doesn't enter my stomach, I don't need to wait.

Can you confirm this for me?

I've also started taking 1 grain, split in two, once in the morning and once in the evening.  I'm not yet sure what my final dose will be but to start, it's 1 grain for the first two weeks and then we will re-assess.

Thoughts welcomed!

Thanks,

Samantha

[stella5349]

Sure - look over my profile journals. You'll find a history there.

I've been working with ERFA now for almost a year. Its been good for me. I may not have that part updated.

[samigirltoo]

Hi Stella,

Thanks for your response.  

Can I ask you what your medication history and experience with Erfa is?

Great, I really hated having to wait an hour in the morning to eat.

[stella5349]

I have no problems taking it and not cycling with food. I do what I want when I want and love that.

I'd say don't push too hard and if you can follow what you did in the beginning that would be best.

Give your body a chance with the med. You should be pleasantly happy, hopefully.