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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Thyroid High - Correct 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.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 24, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 24, 2007 12:00AM
The TSH seems quite low on 3 of the 5 tests listed, but reasonable in 3/07 and 8/06 -- if you are taking generic then it is possible that the some of the refills are from a different manufacturer (ie sandoz vs mylan, etc) resulting in a different outcome. Based on the most recent TSH, the dose should be lowered -- talk to your doc about the precise dosing, but would consider 0.137mg and ensure consistency with a branded levothyroxine product.
