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Thryroid hormones became elevated on 25 mcg of synthroid so doctor took me off. now, my thyroid hormones are too low w/o the synthroid. what to do??
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Compromise.: If you truly need to supplement thyroid hormone, you may need to take 25 µg every other day in order to have a proper dose without becoming hyperthyroid.
Answered 9/16/2017
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