A 35-year-old woman (62 kg) with primary hypothyroidism, no cardiovascular disease, asks about starting levothyroxine. What is the most appropriate st...

Question

A 35-year-old woman (62 kg) with primary hypothyroidism, no cardiovascular disease, asks about starting levothyroxine. What is the most appropriate starting dose?

Accepted Answer

100 micrograms once daily

Answer

25 micrograms once daily

Answer

50 micrograms once daily

Answer

150 micrograms once daily

Answer

Alternate-day dosing 50/100 micrograms

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Primary hypothyroidism

A 35-year-old woman (62 kg) with primary hypothyroidism, no cardiovascular disease, asks about starting levothyroxine. What is the most appropriate starting dose?