Your journey to thyroid optimization starts here. We're excited to support you every step of the way.
Our personalized approach combines custom compounded combination (T4/T3) thyroid medication (Biothyroid), regular lab monitoring, and ongoing provider support to help you feel your best!
Kiaora prescribes a custom compounded medication called Biothyroid that contains both T3 and T4 hormones. With over 20 formulations available, we can find the perfect T4/T3 ratio that's unique to your individual needs. If you transitioned from a traditional thyroid medication the medical team dose matched you to the appropriate equivalent Biothyroid dose - you will discontinue any previous thyroid medication when you begin Kiaora’s thyroid program. All our freshies start out start on our initial dose.
For our freshies (thats what we call anyone who has not been on thyroid medication before) and some patients who were dose matched from their current thyroid medication, you will receive 2 bottles of Biothyroid in the initial subscription. Our providers use a low and slow approach of a titration dose for the first 14 days before adjusting you to your initial dose. This is to help minimize side effects when starting your thyroid optimization journey.
Whether you are new to Kiaora’s thyroid therapy and switching from a traditional medication or have been using our biothyriod, you will discontinue the previous dose of thyroid medication you were on and begin taking your new dose.
Your dose is adjusted based off of your lab results and fine tuned to help you reach optimal thyroid levels. When you receive your medication in the mail you should begin taking the new dose. This will allow for you to get optimized sooner which means fewer labs and more cost savings long term! Please begin taking your new medication as soon as it arrives, even if you have pills left in your old prescription.
Upon Waking → Take Biothyroid immediately with full glass of water
Wait 30-60 minutes → Empty stomach, no food or drinks (especially coffee!)
Eat Breakfast → Now you can have coffee and food!
⚠️ Important Timing Guidelines:
- Keep your Biothyroid at your bedside and take it immediately upon waking
- Take on an empty stomach with a full glass of water
- Wait 30-60 minutes before eating or drinking anything (especially coffee or milk)
- If taking GLP-1 oral sublingual medication: Take Biothyroid first, wait 30 minutes for GLP-1 sublingual tablet, then wait another 30 minutes to eat