What Is The Dosage Of Synthroid?

Posted on Wed, 17 Aug 2016

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Question : I'm wondering if i am on the right dose of synthroid. Below are my test results:
T3 Uptake 27.3%
T4 14.2 ug/dl
FTI 3.9
TSH 1.28

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The dose is correct if it is Hashimoto thyroiditis.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

To give you a proper answer it is important to know why are you taking synthroid?

Are you diagnosed with Hashimoto ( autoimmune) thyroiditis or are you post thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer?

If you have Hashimoto thyroiditis the dose is correct, continue with 125 and after 6 months check TSH level. There is no need to check all the thyroid hormones.

If you are post thyroidectomy than some more information would've of help.

Hope I have been useful.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee