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Should I Reduce The Dosage Of 'thyronorm' If My Tests Are Normal?

Hi i am 34 yrs old female i am suffering frm hypothyroidism frm last 7 yrs i am prescribed thyronorm 100mcg daily 1 tablet after this medicine my repots always comes normal i want to know is there any side effects and as my repots r normal so do i need to reduce my dosage. Kindly advice
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
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Thanks for contacting at HCM.
Your reports are normal at this dose of thyroxine, if you lower the dose, you will become hypothyroid again. You will need this treatment for life long. Hope you understand this thing.
Take care.
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Should I Reduce The Dosage Of 'thyronorm' If My Tests Are Normal?

Hi Thanks for contacting at HCM. Your reports are normal at this dose of thyroxine, if you lower the dose, you will become hypothyroid again. You will need this treatment for life long. Hope you understand this thing. Take care.