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Can I increase THYRONORM75MCG TO 1000MCG
I taking 75mcg past 3 months still LASTEST REPORTS SHOWING TSH 5 Value can I increase it to 100mcg or 75 countinue?
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Don't do this on your own !!
You just speak with doctor and tell what changes happened to your body !!
He will adjust the dosage !!
Don't Do this on your own
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You have been on Levothyroxine 75 mcg for 3 months and your latest TSH is 5 mIU/L.
For a treated hypothyroid patient:
• Ideal target TSH: 0.5 – 2.5
• TSH of 5 suggests mild under-replacement
In a 34-year-old male (assuming no heart disease), this usually means the dose is slightly low.
However, increasing from 75 mcg to 100 mcg is a 25 mcg jump, which is acceptable in many adults — but only if:
• You are taking the medicine correctly
• The test was done after at least 6 weeks of stable dosing
• No missed doses
If everything was proper, dose escalation is reasonable.
Next Steps
✔ Confirm correct intake:
• Empty stomach
• 30–45 min before food
• No tea/coffee immediately
• No iron/calcium within 4 hours
✔ If compliance is correct → Increase to 100 mcg daily
✔ Repeat TSH after 6 weeks
✔ Monitor symptoms:
• Palpitations
• Anxiety
• Tremors
• Excess sweating
If these occur, dose may be slightly high.
Health Tips
✔ Take medicine at the same time daily
✔ Do not alternate doses unless prescribed
✔ Maintain consistent lab timing (morning fasting preferred)
✔ Do not check TSH too early after dose change
If you share your weight and whether you have symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, or hair fall, I can guide you more precisely on ideal dose calculation.
If you’d like a structured thyroid dose review with interpretation of your full report, you can book an online consultation so we can optimise your treatment safely and accurately.
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If you don't feel any symptoms then...continue with it..no need to increase dose...
Consult for better and further management
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Firozabad
If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed free discussion
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rewari
Dear Patient,
If you are taking Thyroxine 75 mcg for 3 months and your TSH is still 5, it means thyroid is not fully controlled yet. But dose change depends on symptoms, weight, and timing of medicine intake.
Before increasing dose, check these points
• Are you taking tablet empty stomach सुबह?
• Gap of 30–45 minutes before food/tea?
• No calcium/iron within 4 hours?
What you should do now
• Repeat TSH after 6 weeks if continuing 75 mcg
OR
• Consult me for dose adjustment to 88–100 mcg
For precise dose calculation according to your weight and reports, you can text me anytime on Practo.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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