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What Is The Alternative Of Levothyroxine?
Hi doc, i came from u.s.a here,i was taking levothyroxine 100 mcg there, now i have to take 75 mcg ,which brand do you advice for substitute medicine i.e thyronorm or eltroxin.Also i want to know that can i take 75 mcg as 50 mcg+25 mcg,does it make any difference? ? Have a great day! Thanks
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
Hi welcome to health care magic
You have been prescribed levothyroxine 75 ug, so take it by one full effective dose only
Eltroxin and thyronorm are two popular brand group of drug, either can be used...
Regular follow up is needed
According to Serum TSH report, dose of levothyroxine should be adjusted....
Don't stop treatment in between ...
If you improved well than low dose maobtainance dose given...
Take care
Physician consultation advisable for examination and further work up
You have been prescribed levothyroxine 75 ug, so take it by one full effective dose only
Eltroxin and thyronorm are two popular brand group of drug, either can be used...
Regular follow up is needed
According to Serum TSH report, dose of levothyroxine should be adjusted....
Don't stop treatment in between ...
If you improved well than low dose maobtainance dose given...
Take care
Physician consultation advisable for examination and further work up
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