Question

A 47-year-old woman complains of fatigue, cold intolerance, and weight gain. Blood tests show high TSH and low T4. She has no known cardiac disease. According to guidelines, which medication and dose is recommended initially?

Accepted Answer

Levothyroxine 50-100 micrograms daily

Answer

Levothyroxine 25 micrograms daily

Answer

Liothyronine 10 micrograms daily

Answer

Carbimazole 10 mg daily

Answer

Propylthiouracil 50 mg daily

Practice question

A 47-year-old woman complains of fatigue, cold intolerance, and weight gain. Blood tests show high TSH and low T4. She has no known cardiac disease. According to guidelines, which medication and dose is recommended initially?