How Long Until Thyroid Medication Starts Working?
How long does it take for thyroid medication to start working? The answer is about 6 weeks. This is because thyroid hormones have genomic effects which is a fancy way of saying they impact proteins and enzymes inside of your cells. This process just takes some time to get going. Some cells can react more quickly to thyroid hormone like your heart but this is unusual. Symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss will usually take 6 weeks to be impacted. This 6-week mark is just the beginning as well, as it may take months for your body to fully realize the benefits of thyroid medication. Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do to speed this process up. This information applies to all thyroid medications and to thyroid support supplements as well. #thyroid #hypothyroidism #thyroidmedication #thyroidtreatment #levothyroxine Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: https://bit.ly/3tekPej Supplement bundle to help reverse Hashimoto's: https://bit.ly/3gSY9eJ Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: https://bit.ly/3tb36nZ Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: https://bit.ly/3t70yHo See ALL of my specialized supplements including protein powders, thyroid supplements, and weight loss products here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ Want more from my blog? I have more than 400 well-researched blog posts on thyroid management, hormone balancing, weight loss, and more. See all blog posts here: https://www.restartmed.com/blog/ Prefer to listen via podcast? Download all of my podcast episodes here: https://apple.co/3kNYTCS Disclaimer: Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: https://www.restartmed.com/what-happe... This video is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Childs and you. You should not make any changes to your medications or health regimens without first consulting a physician. If you have any questions please consult with your current primary care provider. Restart Medical LLC and Dr. Westin Childs are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, or any other information, services, or product you obtain through this website or video.
