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How Long Does It Take For Thyroid Medication To Work?

How long does thyroid medicine start to work I started 50 m about a month and a half ago and my energy is still not great and weight has remained the same even though I am eating diligently .
How do I know if I am on right dose dr has told me to wait 4 months for check in
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

TSH responses are gradual and should be measured about 2 months after instituting treatment or after any subsequent change in Levothyroxine dosage. The clinical effects of Levothyroxine replacement are slow to appear. Patients may not experience full relief from symptoms until 3–6 months after normal TSH levels are restored.

So please consult your doctor get check TSH, unbound thyroxine levels and get treated accordingly.

Take care.
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How Long Does It Take For Thyroid Medication To Work?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. TSH responses are gradual and should be measured about 2 months after instituting treatment or after any subsequent change in Levothyroxine dosage. The clinical effects of Levothyroxine replacement are slow to appear. Patients may not experience full relief from symptoms until 3–6 months after normal TSH levels are restored. So please consult your doctor get check TSH, unbound thyroxine levels and get treated accordingly. Take care.