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How Long Can You Go Without Thyroid Medication?
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What Do I Do if I Miss a Dose?
If you miss a dose of any thyroid drug, take it as soon as you remember.
Do not double up doses to catch up.
There are several tips and solutions that can help before taking the dangerous step of stopping your medication.
Know Your Medication Will Take Time to Work
Thyroid medications usually do not work right away.
Speak with your healthcare provider.
Or, it may have caused weight loss and reduced need for sleep, which some people welcome.
Talk to your healthcare provider, as these may be short-term effects of your thyroid drugs.
Or, you may be over-treated and require a dose adjustment or a different medication entirely.
The risk of serious side effects due to thyroid medication is extremely small.
Side effects are also most likely to occur within the first three months of treatment.
Look Into Cost-Saving Measures
Paying for medications can be stressful.
If you’re concerned about costs, check with your healthcare provider about available options.
Switching from a brand-name drug like Synthroid to a generic formulation can also save money.
It has been used for over 100 years and appears effective in many users who swear by it.
There are no natural substitutes for antithyroid medications.
Check with your healthcare provider before using any natural or herbal remedies.
Treatment should only stopped (or the dose decreased) under the direction of a healthcare provider.
What if I Take Too Much Thyroid Medication?
If you are feeling conflicted about taking thyroid medications, discuss your concerns with your healthcare provider.
A Word From Verywell
Many of the effects of thyroid medication are obvious signs one can feel.
However, many actions and effects of thyroid medications are not as obvious.
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