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Tsh levels ok, but t4 level high. 10 days ago started a lower dose of levolthyroxine, but still not feeling better. how soon will i feel better?

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Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

Depends what: It depends what you mean by "feeling better". Generally, levothyroxine is a slow acting medication and takes 4-6 weeks for an affect to occur.

Answered 11/1/2014

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A member asked:

Tsh levels ok, but t4 level high. 10 days ago started a lower dose of levolthyroxine, but still not feeling better. how soon will i feel better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

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