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Subclinical hypothyroidism

2021-12-09 15:28:50
6 months back my tsh was 6.2 with negative antibodies but mu doc put me on 50mcg and now it's is 25 mcg but I went to another doctor he told I don't need medication since my antibodies are negative .is it safe to discontinue medication???
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Yes if your Anti TPO is negative and your TSH levels were below 10 . You can stop it for 8 weeks and re test the TSH.
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Since you have already reduced it to 25 mcg . You can stop it and re check after 8 weeks

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