Thyroid problem

2018-07-11 16:37:48
Hi My tsh count is 8.5. I have hypothyroid for 9 years. I am taking thyronorm 100mg. I want to know the dose which I am taking is correct or I have to change my dose to normalise my tsh count. Thank you.
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You can decrease d dose

Answered2018-07-11 18:45:23

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Take on an empty stomach 30 minutes before breakfast.• Do not take iron products, antacids that have aluminum or magnesium, or calcium carbonate, within 4 hours before or 4 hours after taking this drug.• Some other drugs may need to be taken at some other time than this drug. If you take other drugs, check with your doctor  to see if you need to take them at some other time than this drug.• Some foods like soybean flour (infant formula) may change how this drug works in your body.   If you drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit often, • 
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ist of all  taking this  100mcg is too much on tsh 10 we usually prescribe frpm low dose 50mcg .if u have symptoms like increased heart rate diarrhea sweating u should stop using this  drug
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consult endocrinologist

Answered2018-07-11 17:57:44

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