In hypothyroidism, do we have to take medication for lifetime?

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) production is reduced. It maybe due to intrinsic problems in the thyroid gland(like colloid goitre,different forms of thyroiditis like hashimoto's thyroiditis) when its called primary hypothyroidism. read more

I have to take thyroid medication for life. Many patients are told that once they are on thyroid hormone replacement, they’ll be taking it for life. For many people, this is true. Any treatment that removes or destroys much of the thyroid (such as surgery or radioactive iodine) will require treatment with thyroxine (T4 hormone) for life. read more

How to Take Your Medicine. To make sure your hypothyroidism stays under control: Stick with the same brand. Different types of thyroid hormone medicine may contain slightly different doses. That could mess with your hormone levels. Follow a schedule. Take your medicine at the same time each day. Aim for about an hour before a meal or at bedtime. read more