Question

A 35-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, and dry skin. TSH is 12 mIU/L and free T4 is low. She is started on levothyroxine. Which of the following is the most appropriate timing for dose adjustment assessment?

Accepted Answer

Recheck TSH in 4 to 6 weeks

Answer

Recheck TSH in 1 week

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Recheck TSH in 6 months

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Recheck TSH only if symptoms persist

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Recheck TSH the next day after starting therapy

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, and dry skin. TSH is 12 mIU/L and free T4 is low. She is started on levothyroxine. Which of the following is the most appropriate timing for dose adjustment assessment?