Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Thyroid removed in 1989, on synthyroid, now on levothyroxine, 175mcg and 150mcg, doctor puts me on one and i'm to high, puts me on another i'm to low?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Levothyroxine dose: Based on need for dose higher than 150mcg and lower than175 mcg, 162.5mcg may be tried with monitoring.
Answered 12/27/2013
4.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Doctor recommended Armour Thyroid for borderline TSH saying it's better than synthroid, (thyroxine) why?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had a mild heart attack 3 yrs ago. Now I am having thyroid issues slow hr. Given levothyroxine na synthroid....Is this drug dangerous for me. .025mg?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Has thyroid cancer 20 years ago, had one lobe removed and am on synthroid (thyroxine). Now am obese and have psoriasis is there a connection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Thyrotropin level 8.66 thyroxine.free level .68 one doc says raise Synthroid from .15 to .175 doc #2 says don't change. (thyroid removed 10+ years)?
My previous doctor prescribed 50 mcg's of Synthroid (thyroxine) (and my thyroid levels became normal), my new doctor put me on 100 mcg's. Should i be worried?
Doc over phone said I had thyroid level of 4 and put on synthroid (thyroxine) 0.05mg. Is tis very serious case of hypot? Med for life? I miscarried aft dignosis
I lost approx 40 pounds last year and had a goiter in my thyroid now after my doctor decreased my Synthroid (thyroxine) from.112 to .1 mcg I have gained all the w?
My wife takes synthroid (thyroxine). Takes clonazepin for panic. She has a sore throat where her thyroid is on one side, and digestive upset. Doc monday. Can she take nsaids for her throat pain? She's panicking.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
