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Am I on right treatment for hypothyroidism?

Prof Dinesh Dhanwal
Prof of Medicine and Head of Endocrinology,
Maulana Azad Medical College,
New Delhi

Q: I am a 25 year old girl suffering from hypothyroid for the past 12 years. Now my T3 and T4 levels are normal but the TSH levels are high. I am taking two doses of Eltroxin (100 mcg) per day in the morning. But the doctor asked to reduce the dose to one per day of 100 mcg after seeing increased level of TSH. Overall, an increased weight, dullness, unable to grasp quickly etc. are the immediate impact. Am I on right treatment for hypothyroidism?

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