takin synthroid in the night

[samraghu]

hi
i am taking synthroid 75mcg and have been taking synthroid for past 1 year.before that i i have been taking levothyroxine.my endo insist that i take brand name only.aslo i have been taking this in th morning and i realised that my apetite increased big time and i have added about 25 kgs.now my endo  has asked me to take synthroid in the night before i go to bed.does anybody take this at night and how do you feel

[Barb135]

It says on the information that comes with my med to take it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and don't eat or drink anything for at least 30 to 60 minutes.  I've never tried taking it at night.  I don't know how that would work, since you are supposed to take it on an empty stomach - would you have to skip dinner, then?  

Maybe some other members would have an idea.  

[Barb135]

Oh, forgot to mention that my weight gain was the thyroid issue itself, not the med and now that I am getting my levels in line, I can actually lose a bit........

[samraghu]

i have discussed with my doctor and he told me that it is not necessary to take synthroid in the morning before breakfast.it can also be taken before bedtime provided  i have taken my food one hour before.he thinks this will work better as ther absorbtion will better. i have been taking for one week now and isee a good improvement in genral feeling

[Barb135]

Good luck with that.  I hope you'll keep us posted and let us know how it works out for you.