The doctors call it "non-compliance." In plain English, it means "not taking your medicine" in the manner in which it was prescribed. And if you're on thyroid hormone replacement drugs because you're hypothyroid, or have had all or part of your thyroid removed or disabled using radioactive iodine, or you are taking antithyroid drugs to control hyperthyroidism, your continued health depends on taking the prescribed thyroid drugs daily, as prescribed by your doctor. Even a day or two's failure to take thyroid medications can throw off your treatment regimen, cause fluctuations in your TSH level and symptoms, and have a dramatic effect on your overall health. That is why it is critical that you remember to take your thyroid medicine daily - and ideally at the same time(s) every day, as recommended by your doctor. Here are some tips on how to remember to take your thyroid medication. About Mary Shomon|Thyroid Forum|Twitter|Facebook Photo: clipart.com - Mary Shomon