Didn’t take Levothyroxine for 3 days

[Chris_57]

I’m on vacation and somehow left my meds at home.  I went to the pharmacy to try and get a 6 day supply but had a heck of a time filling the prescription.  I finally received it late in the afternoon on the 4th day.  I went ahead and took it but now I’m wondering if I should take one in the morning.  I’m usually very diligent about taking my meds.

[gimel]

If you have been tested for the active thyroid hormones, Free T4 and Free T3, please post those results and their reference ranges shown on the lab report.

[gimel]

Levothyroxine (T4) is relatively slow acting.  That is why doctors occasionally prescribe different doses on alternate days.  So since you essentially missed 3 days, I see no problem if you take 2 pills on alternating days, until you are caught up.  

Just curious.  Since so many people find that T4 med dose not give them adequate Free T3 to relieve symptoms, I wondered how you feel on your regular dose.  And what is your daily dose?

[Chris_57]

My daily dose is .88 mcg and for the past approximately 10 years I’ve taken it regularly and feel good.  I did start feeling a bit “off” due to not taking my meds but am hoping to get back on track.