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Suggest Ideal Dosage Of Thyronorm When Having TSH Level Of 12.42

Posted on Tue, 7 Jul 2015

Question: Hello Doctor! my TSH level is 12.42. What is the dosage of Thyronom should I take? I am 30 years old, female, single.

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Usual starting dose is 50 mcg

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.

Your TSH is high. Please check your T4 before starting on thyronorm. The usual starting dose is 50 mcg for this TSH at your age. You can start the medications after consulting a physician and recheck the TSH after 6 weeks.

Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you

Regards,

Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajish TP (5 minutes later)

Dear Dr,

Thanks for your answer. My T4 is 0.92. Please advice when I should take this tablet.

Regards

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Morning empty stomach

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome back.

I hope the value is of free T4. This is on the lower side of normal.

You can take thyroxine tablets in morning empty stomach. You can have breakfast 1 hour after the medicine.

If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you

Regards,

Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajish TP (3 minutes later)

Thank you Dr. Can I have a cup of tea immediately after the tablet? Or should there be 1 hour gap for that also?

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
recommended gap is 30 minutes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The recommended gap for tea is 30 minutes after tablet.

Regards
Dr AJISH TP

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj