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Im on my 6th week of 25mcg levothyroxine. my initial tsh was 4.5. my last labs was 8.11! should i press my doctor to change me to a different brand?

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Dr. George Valdez answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: You likely need a higher dose, but sometimes name brand makes a difference.

Answered 3/20/2013

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

You could: 25 mcg is a very low dose. You could go on a brand name but i would also raise your dose with the change.

Answered 3/20/2013

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A member asked:

Im on my 6th week of 25mcg levothyroxine. my initial tsh was 4.5. my last labs was 8.11! should i press my doctor to change me to a different brand?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. George Valdez answered

Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

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