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I had hypothyroidism taking 200 mcg for 10 yrs tested in may normal last test .012 i was told that this cause a/f arrhythmia is this to high ?

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Dr. Vered Lewy-Weiss answered

Yes: If you have primary hypothyroidism and if your TSH is only 0.012 uu/ml, then you are taking too much levothyroxine and are hyperthyroid on this current dose. It should be decreased as it may well be contributing to your heart arrhythmia.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I had hypothyroidism taking 200 mcg for 10 yrs tested in may normal last test .012 i was told that this cause a/f arrhythmia is this to high ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vered Lewy-Weiss answered

Dr Nguyen agreed

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