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Can I Skip Thyroid Medicines For Few Days?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2014
Question: I am on Vacation in Canada and forgot my thyroid medication, what should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
To get back to your prescribed drug dosage asap.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

To get back to your prescribed drug dosages is the best option.
The thyroid medication is prescribed according to the clinical symptoms and thyroid function tests.
A specific dosage of drugs is required.
Thus, over the counter drugs will not help until you have the prescription with you.
Else try to get back to your prescribed dosage at the earliest.

If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (24 minutes later)
I will not be home for 9 days will I be ok that long!
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
If euthyroid, nothing to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,

I am not aware of your thyroid status at the moment.
However, if you are euthyroid (thyroid function tests within normal limits), a 9 day period without the drug will cause much harm.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (6 minutes later)
Do you know how I would get my medication in Canada?
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Consultation with physician / endocrinologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,

Consultation with a physician or endocrinologist is required.
Thyroid function tests may be ordered and on the basis of clinical history and thyroid function tests, treatment will be instituted.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Can I Skip Thyroid Medicines For Few Days?

Brief Answer: To get back to your prescribed drug dosage asap. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. To get back to your prescribed drug dosages is the best option. The thyroid medication is prescribed according to the clinical symptoms and thyroid function tests. A specific dosage of drugs is required. Thus, over the counter drugs will not help until you have the prescription with you. Else try to get back to your prescribed dosage at the earliest. If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer. Dr Shailja P Wahal