On doctor's advise, I am taking eltroxin 25 mcg for hypothyroidism since 18th nov 2021 when the tsh was 8.36. A recent blood test on 1st march 2022 shows tsh as 10.62 that means there is no reduction in tsh level and rather tsh elevating even after taking medicine for 3 months. Will appreciate if any advise given for reduction in tsh level. I am taking metoprolol 40 mg+amlodipine 5 mg for bp which is 128/76 and for sugar taking teneligliptin 20 mg and hb1ac is 5.

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist51yrs exp

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Hello, Thanks for the query. I have seen the details mentioned. It is clear that the dosage of Levothyroxine advised was less than optimum. That is the reason for TSH going up. Ideally when adequate dosage is taken TSH is maintained around 3 to 4 mU/L and T4 level is with in the specified normal range. (you have not mentioned T3 & T4 levels). So there is a need to increase the dosage of Levothyroxine. Thanks.

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