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A member asked:

Hypothyroid-tsh level 4.67.on 75mcg synthroid, (thyroxine)tsh reduced to 0.03 and ft4 is 2.3.doc advised to continue 75mcg but skip 2 days per week.will it work?

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Give it a try: It is likely that it will work. Do keep your appointments with your doctor and get follow up tests as advised.

Answered 12/9/2014

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