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Currently take 25 mcg levothyroxine. blood tests showed tsh level 5.334 (rge max. 4.780). also tpo ab 440 ( rnge <9)dr didn't change meds. why?

Q: currently take 25 mcg levothyroxine. blood tests showed tsh level 5.334 (rge max. 4.780). also tpo ab 440 ( rnge <9)dr didn't change meds. why?

I don't know.: I would suggest a higher dose of brand name T4 replacement, but you need to discuss the situation with your doctor.

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I don't know.: I would suggest a higher dose of brand name T4 replacement, but you need to discuss the situation with your doctor.

Answered 1/15/2015

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A member asked:

Currently take 25 mcg levothyroxine. blood tests showed tsh level 5.334 (rge max. 4.780). also tpo ab 440 ( rnge <9)dr didn't change meds. why?

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