Dr. Sadaf Mustafa
Internal Medicine
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Hello doctor,
I have hypothyroidism. My TSH level is 124.5, T3 - 3.16 and T4 - 45.6. My doctor advised me to take Thyroxine 100 mg tablet two times a day. I am taking that right now. Is Thyroxine enough to cure hypothyroidism? Do I need any other medical attention? But, I feel better now after taking Thyroxine. Please guide.
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Hypothyroidism means low thyroid hormone and you are taking Thyroxine (Levothyroxine) which is a thyroid hormone. You should take it in the right way that is early morning in empty stomach and do not take anything within two hours after that. Repeat the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) in six weeks. No need for T3 (triiodothyronine) or T4 (thyroxine) since it lags behind and will give you wrong information. Your dose is high and you should not be taking it twice daily . You should be taking 132 mcg a day. I would suggest taking 100 mcg plus half the other pill at the same time as discussed above.
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