What Medicine Should I Take To Reduce My TSH Level?

Posted on Thu, 9 Jan 2014

Question: My t3 is 0.97 and t4 is 6.28 but my TSH is 5.40. What medicine to have to reduce my TSH level?

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Levothyroxine Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX You must take Levothyroxine oral supplement to reduce the TSH level. I usually prescribe my patients Tablet Thyronorm once daily on empty stomach, starting dose is 25 mcg and can go up to 150 mcg daily. It is a prescription drug. Please get it prescribed by your primary care physician. Regards,

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