Benzodiazepines effect on thyroid T3 levels

[nhallet]

Does taking a benzodiazepine (Klonopin - .5mg) before getting tested for TSH, free T3, and free T4 effects the results? I usually take about 1mg/day of Klonopin and took .5mg about one hour before getting my blood drawn.  My results for each turned out, more or less, right in the middle of their reference range, even though I show many of the symptoms of Hypothyroidism.  

[nhallet]

Klonopin (clonazepam) is a benzo.  See the following page for more info: http://www.drugs.com/klonopin.html

Here are my results:
TSH: 0.923 uIU/mL
T3, Free, Serum:  3.1 pg/mL
T4, Free (direct): 1.41 ng/dL

Reference intervals (respectively):
0.450 - 4.500
2.0 - 4.4
0.82 - 1.77

Let me know what you think.  Thanks, ahead of time.

[TamraW]

What's 'in the middle'? Post your numbers.

I don't know what Klonopin is, but if it has T3 in the drug, then it will affect your lab results.

Hypos usually don't feel well in the middle. We feel better on the upper 1/3.

:) Tamra