Managing Your Hormone Medication Schedule

Important Guidelines

General Rules

• Take medications at the same time each day
• Never skip doses unless directed by your physician
• Keep a medication diary
• Store medications properly according to instructions

Common Hormone Medications

Thyroid Medications

• Timing: Take on empty stomach, 30-60 minutes before breakfast
• Special Instructions: Avoid calcium, iron supplements, and antacids for 4 hours

Cortisol Replacement

• Morning Dose: Take immediately upon waking
• Afternoon Dose: Take as prescribed (typically 2pm)
• Stress Dosing: Follow your physician's emergency protocol

Growth Hormone

• Timing: Usually in the evening
• Administration: Rotate injection sites
• Storage: Refrigerate unopened vials

Sex Hormones

• Estrogen: Take at same time daily
• Testosterone: Follow specific administration schedule
• Progesterone: Usually taken in evening

Monitoring Schedule

Blood Tests

• TSH/T4: Every 6-8 weeks until stable
• Cortisol: As directed
• Sex hormones: Every 3-6 months

Important Contacts

• Endocrinologist: [Insert Number]
• Pharmacy: [Insert Number]
• Emergency: 911

Warning Signs

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Severe fatigue
• Dizziness
• Rapid heart rate
• Confusion

Medication Tracking Chart