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What Is The Alternative Of Levothyroxine?

Hi doc, i came from u.s.a here,i was taking levothyroxine 100 mcg there, now i have to take 75 mcg ,which brand do you advice for substitute medicine i.e thyronorm or eltroxin.Also i want to know that can i take 75 mcg as 50 mcg+25 mcg,does it make any difference? ? Have a great day! Thanks

posted on Sat, 17 Sep 2016

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Dr. Parth Goswami's Response

Hi welcome to health care magic

You have been prescribed levothyroxine 75 ug, so take it by one full effective dose only

Eltroxin and thyronorm are two popular brand group of drug, either can be used...

Regular follow up is needed

According to Serum TSH report, dose of levothyroxine should be adjusted....

Don't stop treatment in between ...

If you improved well than low dose maobtainance dose given...

Take care

Physician consultation advisable for examination and further work up

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What Is The Alternative Of Levothyroxine?

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