A 46-year-old woman with primary hypothyroidism started levothyroxine 100 micrograms daily. After 8 weeks her TSH is suppressed and she is symptomatic...

Question

A 46-year-old woman with primary hypothyroidism started levothyroxine 100 micrograms daily. After 8 weeks her TSH is suppressed and she is symptomatic with palpitations. What is the best next step?

Accepted Answer

Reduce dose to 75-88 micrograms and recheck in 6-8 weeks

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Continue current dose and recheck in 12 months

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Increase dose to 125 micrograms

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Switch to liothyronine

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Stop therapy for 6 months

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Primary Hypothyroidism

A 46-year-old woman with primary hypothyroidism started levothyroxine 100 micrograms daily. After 8 weeks her TSH is suppressed and she is symptomatic with palpitations. What is the best next step?