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Suggest Dosage Of Synthroid

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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2015
Question: I had my synthroid changed from 25 mcg to 50 mcg. I paid $100 for the new dose to find out its too much for me so I have to go back to 25mcg. Can I split the 50 mcg in half.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can cut the pill in half and take it

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome,

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. You do get pill cutters and using this you can indeed cut the pill into half and take only half the pill to help with delivery of only 25 mcg of synthroid.

I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
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Suggest Dosage Of Synthroid

Brief Answer: Yes, you can cut the pill in half and take it Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome, Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. You do get pill cutters and using this you can indeed cut the pill into half and take only half the pill to help with delivery of only 25 mcg of synthroid. I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. Best wishes.