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Is it dangerous to take a higher level of levothyroxine than necessary? if i go back to my standard dose of 1.50 my hair falls out. at 1.75 it grows.
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See ANSWER: I always tell my medical students i train, that we treat patients, not numbers. If you your hair falls out with the one, and the other provides you relief and improves your health, than discuss with the Dr. and you should be able to take the dose that benefits you, as long as the Doc follows you regularly with examinations and blood tests periodically. Best wishes.
Answered 7/3/2014
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