Advise on Thyroxine Dosage

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Hi, My last report was having normal TSH with Thyronorm 50 but recent report shows 5.06 with medication.I am planning for pregnancy also.Shall I increase the dose?If Yes How Much?

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Dr. Rakesh Parikh Diabetologist 23 yrs exp Jaipur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rakesh Parikh

Diabetologist 23 yrs exp Jaipur

You must bring down the TSH to below 2.5 below planning to conceive. Increase the dose to 75 and retest TSH after 6 weeks.

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