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Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...

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When to take Synthroid

sonjamaria
sonjamaria
Wondering if Synthroid can be taken before bed. Taking it in the morning has me on the verge of tears all day. I thought taking it at night might solve that.
cd3764
cd3764
This might be of some interest to you:

http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/a/bedtime.htm?nl=1

You know, I was on the verge of tears during the early months of the meds titration process (this is called "emotional liability" and is a common hypo symptom).

Things should get better once your levels are optimized.

((hugs))
sonjamaria
sonjamaria
Good to know. Thanks cd for all your help the last couple of months. These are strange waters we are navigating.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I take mine before bed. I feel like I have less symptoms - maybe it'sjust in my head :)
onamountainshesits
onamountainshesits
I have been taking mine in the morning and I get a little antsy for a while. Then by the time I'm headed to bed, I feel lousy and sometimes it is hard to sleep.