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My mum is taking levothyroxine100mcg once day for her thyroid maintenance. does she need to take this for a lifetime?
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Probably: Most people who have to take thyroid supplementation have to continue taking their medication indefinitely. There are only few exceptions.
Answered 1/5/2015
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