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A 29-year-old male asked:

I have hypothyroid and i am taking thyronorm 100 mcg now(starter with 25 mcg 5 y ago) .what would be long time side effects ?

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Dr. Jesse Krakauer
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Endocrinology 47 years experience
None: B"sd levothyroxine (generic name) is identical to naturally occuring thyroid hormone in the circulation. replacement doses that maintain an optimal TSH should be of absolutely no concern for side effects
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