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TSH 4.770. Can 50 Mg And 37.5 Mg Thyronorm Be Taken For Normalizing TSH Levels?

I am 74 yrs old. I am taking 37.5mg thyronorm daily. My TSH level is 4.770, against Ref.range of 0.550 to 4.780 Is my TSH level OK.? Can I take 50mg Thyronorm twice a week & 37.5 mg 5 days a week, to normalize my TSH level. P.C.ANAND.My email address is YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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Hi PC Anand
Thanks for your question.
No need to increase the dose of Thyronorm.
Your TSH is fine.
But Keep a watch on TSH.
If the TSH is raising , then you must see the Endocrinologist to adjust the dose.
Good luck

Dr Saifuddeen
MD., MRCP-UK
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TSH 4.770. Can 50 Mg And 37.5 Mg Thyronorm Be Taken For Normalizing TSH Levels?

Hi PC Anand Thanks for your question. No need to increase the dose of Thyronorm. Your TSH is fine. But Keep a watch on TSH. If the TSH is raising , then you must see the Endocrinologist to adjust the dose. Good luck Dr Saifuddeen MD., MRCP-UK