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How should I take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine)?

April 26, 2017levothyroxine Synthroid

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How should I take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine)?

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The recommended adult dosage for the SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) is 100 125 mcg/day but the dosage adjustment depends up on the age of the patient and the associated disease conditions. The following instruction should be followed to take the SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) 100 – 125 mcg/day for the adult of 70 kg: (1) Take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) Take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking SYNTHROID (Levothyroxine) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit,