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2021-05-25 02:37:26
Hi, I have hypothyroid and have been using 50 mcg for the past three years. I do regular tests with three months duration. Yesterday I was tested and the tsh is 8.5. Should I increase the medication to 100mcg?? Or continue the same
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Answered2021-05-25 07:38:18

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