Use the thyroid tablets lifelong or not

2017-08-12 11:30:32
My thyroid level was 5.5 for the first time then dr suggested me to use 25mg thyroxine tablets he asked me to use for 1 month I do used for 1 month later on after 6 months my thyroid level was 7 I consulted a endocrinologist he asked me to use the same dose for 3 months now the level is within normal range shall I use tablets lifelong or not
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You will need to continue the drug for lifelong and doses may need to be changed after doing S TSH test 3 monthly

Answered2017-08-14 05:30:57

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