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On methimazole 30mg/daily 2 months tsh got from 0.01 to 84, dr lower the dose to 15 mg. will repeat test in 4 weeks shld levels got down with new dose?
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Thyroid status: The Methimazole converted your overactive thyroid to an underactive one and made your TSH climb. Reducing your dose should bring the TSH into the normal level within 2 to 4 weeks.
Answered 6/28/2014
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