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Sir/madam, I am suffering from hypothyroid my tsh is 47 at present & my doctor have advice to take thyroxin -200mg power tablet, please advice me a suitable dose as to how long I am suppose take the same power tablet. Thanks.
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Your tsh level is very high because of severe deficiency of thyroxine. Therefore the dosage is high. You have to continue taking that for a few months then check the thyroid function and based on that further decision could be taken on thyroxine dose.
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please mention your t3 and t4 levels also and consult further.. Dr surbhi agrawal consultant physician and diabetologist
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