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Throxine Dose Change
Taking Thyronorm 75 mcg since 2-1/2 months.
Current TSH is 5.75 ( Lab cut off 4.2 ).TSH is tested today.
Feeling sleepy throughout day.
Blood Pressure is 160/90
( Taking Cilacar10 and Met XL 25 )
For this TSH increase in dosage required?
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No need to increase the dose.. Few more details needed. Consult on practo chat
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Dr. Peerzada Ovais Ahmad
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Srinagar
Dose of thyroxine depends on body weight . For subclinical or mild hypothyroidism ( TSH high and T4, T3 normal ) dose is 1 mcg of thyroxine per Kg and in overt hypothyroidism or severe ( TSH high , T4 low ) dose is 1.6 to 1.8 mcg per kg .
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You will need to increase the dose of thyroxine .
Also you will need to change the BP medications your BP is not under control .
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
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Solapur
Yes...make it 88
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