I am women my age 34 my present tsh level 4.126 uiu/ml ,t3 &t4 level normal ,previous two months before tsh 8.081 uiu/ml. Dr. told to take eltroxin 50 mcg frm 75 mcg is it ok.

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Hello, thanks for the query. Madam when treatment was initiated what was the tsh level? Because tsh between 6 to 9.9 mu/l is considered as sub-clinical hypothyroidism. Usually no treatment is advocated at that level. However, if the person has presence of troublesome symptoms even with that level then treatment is initiated. Secondly reducing or increasing the dose should be done gradually. Ideally tsh should be maintained around 3 to 4 mu/l, at which most of the symptoms are in check. If you have any questions please do come back. Thanks.

Prabhakar Laxman Jathar · Accepted Answer

Hello, thanks for the query. Madam when treatment was initiated what was the tsh level? Because tsh between 6 to 9.9 mu/l is considered as sub-clinical hypothyroidism. Usually no treatment is advocated at that level. However, if the person has presence of troublesome symptoms even with that level then treatment is initiated. Secondly reducing or increasing the dose should be done gradually. Ideally tsh should be maintained around 3 to 4 mu/l, at which most of the symptoms are in check. If you have any questions please do come back. Thanks.

Pramod Kumar Sharma · Answer

Continue present dose of eltroxin, repeat tsh after 6 weeks and consult your treating physician.