Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Are The Repercussion Of Taking An Extra Dose Of Thyroxine?
Question: I take 150 Mcg of L-thyroxine a day. I take it in the morning around 6:00 am
By mistake I take another this evening at around 6:30 PM
Any problem
By mistake I take another this evening at around 6:30 PM
Any problem
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry about:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern.
No, there is no problem. You should not take it the next day.
There are studies and is approved that in special cases ( in elderly people living alone) the whole dose of the week can be taken once without side effects.
So, taking the dose of the 2 days within one day, causes no side effects.
Hope i have answered your query.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Nothing to worry about:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern.
No, there is no problem. You should not take it the next day.
There are studies and is approved that in special cases ( in elderly people living alone) the whole dose of the week can be taken once without side effects.
So, taking the dose of the 2 days within one day, causes no side effects.
Hope i have answered your query.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
