Advice in dosage of thyrox

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Asked for Female, 32 Years

My tsh is high frm past few years. During my pregnancy last year i took 50mcg of thyrox nd its been 1 yr after delivery still i m taking 50mcg. currently i got TSH tested it cm out 0.4. how much dose of thyrox medicine shld i take now??

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Dr. Harsh D. Shah

Diabetologist 14 yrs exp Mumbai

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Hi As we can see that the demand of thyroid medications is more in pregnancy,you were taking a dosage of 50mcg Recent report of 0.4 (normal 0to5) suggest that you require a lower dosage as compared to earlier times In that regard what I feel is a dosage of 25 mcg will be sufficient Check the levels after 3 months Also take a calcium supplements as well along with thyroid medications In case the reports are normal continue same (2 .to 4) If not then need to discuss later on

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Dr. Varunchandra Alur

Endocrinologist 10 yrs exp Davanagere

Usually during pregnancy the thyroid medications dose increase by 30%. And most of the time post pregnancy need to reduce the the dose to pre pregnancy. Usually not always. So for ur report I would reduce ur thyroid medications and make it 25 mcg per day.

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Change medicines to 25mcg

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Dr. Suhas Khaire Endocrinologist 12 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Suhas Khaire

Endocrinologist 12 yrs exp Pune

Continue same dose..!! Repeat TSH after 6 weeks.!!

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