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Use the thyroid tablets lifelong or not
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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Dr. Rakesh Parikh
Diabetologist
23 yrs exp
Jaipur
You will need to continue the drug for lifelong and doses may need to be changed after doing S TSH test 3 monthly
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