Should patients with hypothyroidism take Youjiale before their physical examination?

Patients with hypothyroidism usually need to continue taking levothyroxine before their physical examination. Youjiale is a thyroid hormone replacement drug, and sudden discontinuation may worsen symptoms of hypothyroidism or affect the accuracy of physical examination results.

The main ingredient of Euthyroxine is sodium levothyroxine, which is used to supplement thyroid hormone deficiency. Maintaining regular medication before physical examination can help stabilize hormone levels in the body and avoid fluctuations in thyroid stimulating hormone levels caused by medication interruption. Routine physical examination items such as thyroid function tests and blood routine tests are usually not affected by medication. For some patients who need to have their blood drawn on an empty stomach, the use of levothyroxine can be postponed until after the blood has been drawn. When the physical examination involves thyroid related indicators, continuous medication can actually reflect the true treatment status. In rare cases, if the physical examination includes specific nuclear medicine tests (such as radioactive iodine uptake tests), the doctor may inform in advance to suspend the use of levothyroxine. This type of examination requires observing the natural functional status of the thyroid gland, as exogenous hormones can affect the accuracy of the test. However, regular health check ups or onboarding check ups without special requirements do not require voluntary discontinuation of medication.

It is recommended that patients with hypothyroidism communicate with their attending physician about the medication plan and explain the types of examination items before the physical examination. Daily use of Youjiale should be fixed at the same time every day, avoiding co administration with drugs such as calcium and iron that affect absorption. After the physical examination, it is necessary to regularly check thyroid function and adjust the dosage according to the results. Do not increase or decrease the dosage or stop taking the medication on your own.