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eltroxin and dairy/blood test
The info provided with my medication says that I should wait two hours after taking the medication before eating dairy to ensure effectiveness. Is this completely necessary? I haven't been doing this, should I be worried?
And I was also wondering if I should be worried that my doc is waiting three months before ordering another blood test (I was just diagnosed and put on eltroxin).
And I was also wondering if I should be worried that my doc is waiting three months before ordering another blood test (I was just diagnosed and put on eltroxin).
I am not familiar with eltroxin, but I suggest to do what the instructions states. Normally, instructions are referring to all foods and liquids, except water, and most of us do, do coffee. Meds. are to be taken on an empty stomach. My instruction state 30 miniutes but I usually wait an hour to be sure.
No health harms has been done, but might interfer with levels. Just take the pills correclty from here on. If tests are to be done soon, tell doctor how you were taking the pills so s/he can interpit test and levels correctly.
Waiting 6 to 12 weeks between test is the norm, especially when med. dose has been adjusted. I test every 10 weeks and leave the other two weeks for doctor's appointment. It is also suggested to do two (2) test 6/12 weeks apart to see if they confirm each other or thereabouts, before med. dose adjustment incase of any error.
Just take meds. correctly, suggested per pharmacy instructions, you'll be ok.
No health harms has been done, but might interfer with levels. Just take the pills correclty from here on. If tests are to be done soon, tell doctor how you were taking the pills so s/he can interpit test and levels correctly.
Waiting 6 to 12 weeks between test is the norm, especially when med. dose has been adjusted. I test every 10 weeks and leave the other two weeks for doctor's appointment. It is also suggested to do two (2) test 6/12 weeks apart to see if they confirm each other or thereabouts, before med. dose adjustment incase of any error.
Just take meds. correctly, suggested per pharmacy instructions, you'll be ok.
I am using 50 mcg eltroxin once daily permanently. Should I stop medication or not -- for checking blood test of thyroid function?
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