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How efficient is t4 treatment for hypothyroidism?

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100% efficient: Hi. You can't beat 100% efficient! Some people prefer to use desiccated pig thyroid extract, and some prefer T3 (liothyronine) added to their T4, but T4 alone is all that's ever required.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/1/2014

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