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How Can I Regulate My Thyroid Medicine?

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Question : I need to regulate my thyroid medicine. Currently taking 88mcg for synthroid. Blood levels say .54. My body works best at 1.5 - 2. Do I increase synthroid or decrease?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Elona (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Decrease

Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your query and understood your concern.

The normal range of TSH is 0,4-4
Your actual result(0.54) is low and this means that it is necessary to decrease the dosis of your Synthroid.

I suggest to take 75mcg/day,20 min before food in the morning and repeat the TSH test after 6 weeks .

Let me know if i can assist you further
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How Can I Regulate My Thyroid Medicine?

Brief Answer: Decrease Detailed Answer: Hello I have gone through your query and understood your concern. The normal range of TSH is 0,4-4 Your actual result(0.54) is low and this means that it is necessary to decrease the dosis of your Synthroid. I suggest to take 75mcg/day,20 min before food in the morning and repeat the TSH test after 6 weeks . Let me know if i can assist you further