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I have taken synthroid for years but now my tsh is at 0.13, my doctor has told me to take 75mcg synthroid 6 days a week. he is young & new to practice. is this info correct?

Q: i have taken synthroid for years but now my tsh is at 0.13, my doctor has told me to take 75mcg synthroid 6 days a week. he is young & new to practice. is this info correct?

: Since he is young, he knows the most recent protocols for this drug. Medications are always changing dosages based on new results and evidence.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Since he is young, he knows the most recent protocols for this drug. Medications are always changing dosages based on new results and evidence.

Answered 4/6/2023

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A member asked:

I have taken synthroid for years but now my tsh is at 0.13, my doctor has told me to take 75mcg synthroid 6 days a week. he is young & new to practice. is this info correct?

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