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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Dosage
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Dosage
by binzer44, Jul 13, 2006 12:00AM
Hi,
I have been hypothyroid since 10/2005. I started out on 50 mcg of levoxyl/day, was then increased to half of a 125 mcg pill per day, and am now on a FULL 150 mcg pill/day. I just realized what a huge increase this is...Especially considering my TSH was at 4.9 when I was on the HALF of the 125 mcg pill.
Is there any reason he would have increased my dosage so much? TSH of 4.9 wouldnt have warranted such an increase, right? I haven't been able to get ahold of the doctor. I've been on this dose for 2 months.
Thanks.
I have been hypothyroid since 10/2005. I started out on 50 mcg of levoxyl/day, was then increased to half of a 125 mcg pill per day, and am now on a FULL 150 mcg pill/day. I just realized what a huge increase this is...Especially considering my TSH was at 4.9 when I was on the HALF of the 125 mcg pill.
Is there any reason he would have increased my dosage so much? TSH of 4.9 wouldnt have warranted such an increase, right? I haven't been able to get ahold of the doctor. I've been on this dose for 2 months.
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 15, 2006 12:00AM
, Jul 15, 2006 12:00AM
That seems like a big increase in most cases unless you had thyroid surgery or I-131 and the idea was to rapidly get you to a full replacement dose(which does not seem to be the case).
Would recommend getting a TSH test Monday and see where you are.
Would recommend getting a TSH test Monday and see where you are.
Member Comments (2)
by Julie65, Jul 13, 2006 12:00AM
To: binzer44
Are you having any "hyper" symptoms? After two months, you should probably get retested anyway - to see where you're at.
