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I m 50 yrs old suffering frm hypothyroidism i take 2 thyroxine daily. recently my blood shows tsh level. 12.864 should i increase or decrease the dose?

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Dr. Bryan Levey answered

Neither: You should do neither on your own. You should see your doctor, have the dose adjusted, then have the TSH rechecked.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I m 50 yrs old suffering frm hypothyroidism i take 2 thyroxine daily. recently my blood shows tsh level. 12.864 should i increase or decrease the dose?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bryan Levey answered

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