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Why would my synthroid (thyroxine) work for a couple months then stop working making me hypo where they have to up the med again?
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If you're: Taking brand name T4 replacement and not missing doses, and not taking it at the same time as iron/calcium/vitamins -- then it doesn't change how it works. Perhaps your thyroid has changed, or you're taking unreliable generic replacement.
Answered 3/22/2016
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