What are the most common mistakes when taking thyroid medication?

L-thyroxine (Eutirox) is one of the most commonly used medicines, but it is used incorrectly.

Common mistakes:

1. Inappropriate time - should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before breakfast
2. With calcium or iron - Reduces absorption by 30-40%
3. Coffee straight after medicine - also reduces efficiency
4. Forgotten doses - if forgotten in the morning, can be taken in the evening, but must be taken 4 hours apart from meals
5. Self-interruption - even if you feel well, you have to take the medicine for life (in the case of hypothyroidism)

Tips from Dr Caune:

• If taking calcium or antacids - a difference of at least 4 hours
• During pregnancy, the dose should normally be increased by 25-30%
• The tests (TSH) must be carried out in the same laboratory