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Hypothyroidism
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My mother has been taking Thyroxin Sodium IP. Thyroxin 50 tablet for hypothyroidism since 8 month because then she had hypothyroidism, but recently she showed some health problems,so when she got tested , the test result shows different case now she has hyperthyroidism. So should she stop using Thyroxin 50 or not.
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Reduce the dose of thyroxine to 25 mcg ... remember to take the same brand of tablet...watch for any increased anxiety,perspiration,tremors,or increase in temperature
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repeat the thyroid profile in 4-6 weeks
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Reducing the dose of Thyroxin can help you better keeep checking THYROiD PROFILE / TFT every 1.5 to 3 month
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Dr. Narmada Bhargavi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Chennai
Reduce it to 25mcg ...look for the symptoms like palpitations, tremors which suggest hyperthyroidism..
Did she have fever at the time of initial diagnosis? ..did she have any pain then?..any tests like ESR done?..please share old reports as well..
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dose needs to be reduced. Such variations are common.
Instead of 50mcg, take thyronorm 25mcg .
Repeat tests again after 2 months .
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Indore
Reduce the dose of Thyroxin to 25 mg and retest after 6. Weeks
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