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Can Eltroxin Be Discontinued Without Doctor's Consent?

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Posted on Thu, 25 May 2017
Question: i have been taking Eltroxin for 3 years.After stopping taking it for 15 daty,my TSH level shows normal value. Can I stop medication completely.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Thyroid medications

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query on HCM

I do understand your concern

As per your question you are taking Eltroxin which is a synthetic thyroid hormone for last 3 years due to your hypothyroidism and now you are normal TSH level. In my opinion I may verbalize that treatment with hormone is perennial but time to time dose can be adjusted and check your TSH level every three month intervals.

So in my opinion medication can not be stoppec at all. If necessary, you need to talk with your endocrinologist and discuss future treatment plans.

Hope that helps
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Can Eltroxin Be Discontinued Without Doctor's Consent?

Brief Answer: Thyroid medications Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query on HCM I do understand your concern As per your question you are taking Eltroxin which is a synthetic thyroid hormone for last 3 years due to your hypothyroidism and now you are normal TSH level. In my opinion I may verbalize that treatment with hormone is perennial but time to time dose can be adjusted and check your TSH level every three month intervals. So in my opinion medication can not be stoppec at all. If necessary, you need to talk with your endocrinologist and discuss future treatment plans. Hope that helps