Consultation on hypothyroidism

2018-05-16 08:46:19
I am a hypothyroid patient and having thyroxine 50mcg my todays report is TSH 8.61ug/ml...please recommend a drug for this. Thank u
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If you have been taking your dose regularly then you will need to increase your dose to 62.5 mcg.
Next Steps
Repeat tag after 6 weeks and visit an endocrinologist in your area
Health Tips
Always take thyroid tablets empty stomach in morning and don’t eat or drink anything (except water) for next 45minutes. If you ever forget taking your tablet in morning then take 2 tablets the next day.

Answered2018-05-19 06:34:31

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