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Gud morning. Iam 38 years woman suffering with hypothyroid problem. I got my test done 5 days back. T3 total level--- 0.80 ng/ml t4 total is 8.10 and tsh is 0.96. Kindly suggest the dose of elltroxin which should be taken.
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continue same dose and review after one month.
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The dosage you are taking is ok, there is no reason to reduce the dose now. After 6 weeks get the test done again and levels of tsh are similar you may reduce to 75 mcg. Per day. Suddenly reducing the dosage can again increase tsh levels due inadequate amount of thyroxine.
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