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After partial thyroidectomy due to benign tumors my tsh is now 14 . i was prescribed sinthroid and phentermine is this ok?

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Synthroid (thyroxine) is: The synthroid (thyroxine) is appropriate treatment for the high tsh, which reflects an inadequate supply of thyroid hormone. I would not prescribe a weight loss drug such as Phentermine until the thyroid hormone level has been normalized, which will take 6-8 weeks.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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