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I AM HYPOTHYROID patient MY TSH IS 1.5 N AM TAKING thyroxine 100 MCG TAB DAILY AS GIVEN BY MY Dr. PLS GUIDE ME WHETHER THE DOSE IS PERFECT OR NOT. MY WIGHT NOT decreased SO SHALL I INCREASE MY DOSE.
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Hello, Thanks for the query. When on treatment for hyppothyroidism with adequate dose of levothyroxine TSH should be around 3 to 4 mU/L. Since it is 1.5 mU/L, it appears your current dose is a bit high. You may reduce it by 12.5 mcg to 87.5 mcg per day. Then check TSH after 6 to 8 weeks. Thanks.
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