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Can Synthroid Be Continued When TSH Levels Are Low?

I take 150 Synthroid tablet each day (thyroid removed 12 yrs ago) yesterday my dr got my lab results and my thyroid reading is 0,04. Its been low before. No Dr available on Friday to ask. Labs were done by nyphrologist ( kidney specialist) She said ask reg dr.,, both regular and my endocrinologist are unavilable. I have some 200 synthroid tablets, Would it be ok to take these over weekend until I see reg Dr. next week
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Low TSH means Hyperthyroidisms.
In your case,it is factitious hyperthyroidism and it is the result of the over-dosage of Synthroid.

My advice is to stop taking your Synthroid untill you see your treting endocrinologist and discuss with him when you will restart and the staring dosis of Synthroid.

Then a TSH test after 6 weeks of Synthroid will guide your doctor to find the right dosis for you.

So,to resume my answer:It is not OK to take 200 mcg Synthroid for the weekend.YOu must stop this tretement for the moment and discuss with your doctor when to restart and the right dosage.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if i can assist you further.



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Can Synthroid Be Continued When TSH Levels Are Low?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Low TSH means Hyperthyroidisms. In your case,it is factitious hyperthyroidism and it is the result of the over-dosage of Synthroid. My advice is to stop taking your Synthroid untill you see your treting endocrinologist and discuss with him when you will restart and the staring dosis of Synthroid. Then a TSH test after 6 weeks of Synthroid will guide your doctor to find the right dosis for you. So,to resume my answer:It is not OK to take 200 mcg Synthroid for the weekend.YOu must stop this tretement for the moment and discuss with your doctor when to restart and the right dosage. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if i can assist you further.