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What Is The Dosage Of Levothyroxine?
Question: Hi, I'm a 77 yo actice woman, I've changed doctors, old dr had me on Nature-
throid 292 mg, new dr has prescribed Levothyroxine 125 mcg - have taken this for one week now. Woke up this morning dizzy, confused. Should I increase or decrease my dosage?
thanks, XXXXXXX
throid 292 mg, new dr has prescribed Levothyroxine 125 mcg - have taken this for one week now. Woke up this morning dizzy, confused. Should I increase or decrease my dosage?
thanks, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
need blood levels
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
It is impossible to know whether to increase or decrease the dose without checking a blood level. Call your doctor's office and let them know that you are having this reaction so that they can check a blood level.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
need blood levels
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
It is impossible to know whether to increase or decrease the dose without checking a blood level. Call your doctor's office and let them know that you are having this reaction so that they can check a blood level.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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