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I was prescribed .25 mg of levothroxine at 7 weeks pregnant. my tsh was a 3. have i already done harm to the baby? how soon will this med work?

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Dr. Jon Ahlstrom answered

Should be ok: Your TSH was just a little high and you are on the lowest dose. Don't worry.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I was prescribed .25 mg of levothroxine at 7 weeks pregnant. my tsh was a 3. have i already done harm to the baby? how soon will this med work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jon Ahlstrom answered

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