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How Long Should One Continue Taking Thyronorm For Thyroid Disorder?

Hello doctor I am 56 year old last month i have visited to doctor for weakness problem He suggested me to do the thyroid test after the test my tsh is 8.9 & doctor advice me to take the thyronorm 12.5 mg tablet I am worried about the side effect of the medicine further how long the tablet will continue is it hole life
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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HI,
Welcome to HCM,
I read your query and i appreciate your concern regarding this issue.
Your TSH level is slightly decreased so you should start taking thyronom as prescribed by your physician.
We can not comment on exact time period of your medication, as you should go for regular test like TSH after a month.

There are few tests that we do before considering stopping the medications.
1. Anti thyroid antibodies
2. Ultrasound thyroid

If antibodies levels are elevated OR ultrasound neck shows abnormal thyroid, it means your thyroid is damaged and is unlikely to produce enough thyroid hormones that your body needs. In this situation I wont stop or decrease the dose of medications.
If antibodies are low and ultrasound is normal then I consider decreasing thyroid medication to 25mcg and then stop it if thyroid functions are still normal.

Hope so it will be helpful.
You can write again in case of any query or follow up.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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How Long Should One Continue Taking Thyronorm For Thyroid Disorder?

HI, Welcome to HCM, I read your query and i appreciate your concern regarding this issue. Your TSH level is slightly decreased so you should start taking thyronom as prescribed by your physician. We can not comment on exact time period of your medication, as you should go for regular test like TSH after a month. There are few tests that we do before considering stopping the medications. 1. Anti thyroid antibodies 2. Ultrasound thyroid If antibodies levels are elevated OR ultrasound neck shows abnormal thyroid, it means your thyroid is damaged and is unlikely to produce enough thyroid hormones that your body needs. In this situation I wont stop or decrease the dose of medications. If antibodies are low and ultrasound is normal then I consider decreasing thyroid medication to 25mcg and then stop it if thyroid functions are still normal. Hope so it will be helpful. You can write again in case of any query or follow up. Wish you good health. Regards