My pharmacist made a suggestion that I had not thought of before and I want to share it with the world. It seems like such a good idea for anyone struggling with when to take their thyroid medication without interfering with food and thyroid medication absorption.
I have to get up very early and start my work day by 6:30AM so eating breakfast and taking thyroid has always been a huge challenge for me. This is one of the reasons I have spent so much time studying food interaction.
The pharmacist suggested eating my breakfast, preferably without calcium, yogurt, cheese, or milk, when I get up. Then, take my thyroid medication about two hours later. That way it would be enough time before lunch but after my breakfast so I would be able to get that meal started earlier. He emphasized taking it at a regular time in the morning, not necessarily first thing in the morning. I think thyroid medication absorption is very important. I want every little bit to be working for me.
I thought it was a great idea, and better than setting my alarm an hour earlier and taking it then.