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Wt 86 kg age 46 yrs t4 7.7 tsh 12.86 i am on thyroxine sodium taking 2 tab of 50 mcg now my dr asked me to inc d dose now i m on 3 mcg daily is it ok?

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Dose could be OK .Wt: The dose could be ok.F/u test could help determining adjustment of dosage, it would also help if weight loss also could be achieved.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/25/2016

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