Change in thyroxine dose

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I take 50 mcg/day thyroxine sodium tablets. But my recent test report is as following: My T3 level is 1.06 ng/ml (normal range: 0.6-1.81) T4 level is 9.90 µg/dL (normal range: 3.2-12.6) TSH level is 8.01 µIU/mL (normal range: 0.35-5.5) Method of test was according to CLIA. Should there be any change in the dose of Thyroxine?

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Dr. Rakesh Parikh Diabetologist 23 yrs exp Jaipur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rakesh Parikh

Diabetologist 23 yrs exp Jaipur

Yes your dose of thyroxin needs to be increased

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