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I am a 70 year old man who had rai treatment 30 years ago. replacement synthroid (caused palpitations) i eventually at this age have had an incidence of afib. er labs were at first tsh 1.34 . most recent .15 do i reduce meds from 175mg?

Q: i am a 70 year old man who had rai treatment 30 years ago. replacement synthroid (caused palpitations) i eventually at this age have had an incidence of afib. er labs were at first tsh 1.34 . most recent .15 do i reduce meds from 175mg?

: Please talk to the doctor who is prescribing the medication. It is generally prudent to consult the dose of medication with the doctor who prescribed it.

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Please talk to the doctor who is prescribing the medication. It is generally prudent to consult the dose of medication with the doctor who prescribed it.

Answered 11/29/2022

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A member asked:

I am a 70 year old man who had rai treatment 30 years ago. replacement synthroid (caused palpitations) i eventually at this age have had an incidence of afib. er labs were at first tsh 1.34 . most recent .15 do i reduce meds from 175mg?

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