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Suggest Dosage For Eltroxin After Reaching Normal Thyroid Level

Hi Doctor my TSH Serum is 0.41 *uIU/mL and i have been taking ELTROXIN 150mcg every day.But this dosage was prescribed based on my old reports where my thyroid levels were very high but as now my thyroid levels are under control what should be my ELTROXIN dosage.Can you please help me decide?
Wed, 15 Mar 2017
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Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I have read your question fully and understand your concerns.

Your current TSH level is just at borderline of the lower limit of normal. If you continue to take the same dose of Eltroxin 150 mcgs, the TSH will decrease still further. I am not sure what your previous TSH levels were. Hence, I am a bit cautious to decrease your Eltroxin rapidly as I do not want to cause large fluctuations in your TSH levels.

So, I would advise you to decrease your Eltroxin to 125 mcgs daily and recheck your TSH levels in 6weeks. If your TSH is still on the lower side, then you could then decrease your Eltroxin to 100 mcgs if needed.

I hope this answer has helped you.

Thank you
Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
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Suggest Dosage For Eltroxin After Reaching Normal Thyroid Level

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have read your question fully and understand your concerns. Your current TSH level is just at borderline of the lower limit of normal. If you continue to take the same dose of Eltroxin 150 mcgs, the TSH will decrease still further. I am not sure what your previous TSH levels were. Hence, I am a bit cautious to decrease your Eltroxin rapidly as I do not want to cause large fluctuations in your TSH levels. So, I would advise you to decrease your Eltroxin to 125 mcgs daily and recheck your TSH levels in 6weeks. If your TSH is still on the lower side, then you could then decrease your Eltroxin to 100 mcgs if needed. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank you Regards Dr Sunita Sayammagaru