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A member asked:

Will i need to see an endocronologist if i am taking 88mg of synthroid (thyroxine)?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Thyroid: Yes, definitely, so they can monitor your thyroid status.

Answered 7/7/2013

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You can see: An endocrinologist, but a good pcp should be able to manage a simple thyroid case such as this. It needs to be checked once/year if stable and continue brand name replacement only.

Answered 9/7/2013

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