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Hypothyroid
Im having hypothyroid sice 2years n was taking 50mcg. Resently from feb 5th my dose was increased to 75mcg dosage for TSH 5.03. Want to ensure if the dosage is correct.
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What is your weight ?
Dosage will depend upon your weight, age and TSH value.
It takes roughly 6 weeks to reflect change in thyroid values after changing dosage.
You can also repeat TSH again after 6 weeks to see whether TSH value has come in normal range.
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Hello, Dose is adjusted to bring Thyroid stimulating Harmonal level with in range that is between 0.5 to 4 . You have slight elevated TSH levels . Usually dose is given in 25,50,75mcg . If you have any problem with current dose ,rush to hospital. Usually dose will not be increased suddenly if one doesn't complain of any symptoms.
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