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Should I Increase Eletroxin Dosage?
Hi, My name is Rakesh Kumar, My weight is 74 kg and Age-39 years. I have hypothyroid for the last 2 years. My TSH level is 38. I am taking eletroxin 100 mcg. Should I increase the dose?
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Thanks.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
Brief answer: Yes
Detailed answer:
Hi,
Are you taking the medications regularly in the morning in empty stomach?
Your TSH is high.If you are taking medications regulary you should increase the dose of thyroxine to 125 mcg per day. If you are not taking medicines regularly - take in correctly and recheck after 6 weeks.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
With warm regards,
Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM)
Consultant Endocrinologist.
Detailed answer:
Hi,
Are you taking the medications regularly in the morning in empty stomach?
Your TSH is high.If you are taking medications regulary you should increase the dose of thyroxine to 125 mcg per day. If you are not taking medicines regularly - take in correctly and recheck after 6 weeks.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
With warm regards,
Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM)
Consultant Endocrinologist.
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