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Can Iodine Supplements Be Taken For Under Active Thyroid?

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Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2014
Question: Have underactive thyroid just 2 points over the range. Prescribed Levothyroxine 50 MCG l per day
one hour before eating. Should I go with the perscription verses iodine supplement of 150 mcg.?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Go with prescription

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.

Iodine supplements will help only when hypothyroidism results from iodine deficiency.In your case,this is from hypo functioning of the thyroid tissue;not from iodine deficiency(at your age,hypothyroidism results from poor functioning of thyroid tissue).Also,for clinically apparent hypothyroidism from any cause,levothyroxine is the treatment of choice.Iodine supplements are usually used for prophylaxis;not treatment.

So,as your doctor advised,Levothyroxine is the best medicine suitable for correction of your hypothyroid state.

Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,Dr Aslam.
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Can Iodine Supplements Be Taken For Under Active Thyroid?

Brief Answer: Go with prescription Detailed Answer: Hello dear,welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. Iodine supplements will help only when hypothyroidism results from iodine deficiency.In your case,this is from hypo functioning of the thyroid tissue;not from iodine deficiency(at your age,hypothyroidism results from poor functioning of thyroid tissue).Also,for clinically apparent hypothyroidism from any cause,levothyroxine is the treatment of choice.Iodine supplements are usually used for prophylaxis;not treatment. So,as your doctor advised,Levothyroxine is the best medicine suitable for correction of your hypothyroid state. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you good health. Regards,Dr Aslam.