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A 48-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, constipation and feeling cold. Examination reveals dry skin and bradycardia. Thyroid function tests show TSH 18 mIU/L (elevated) and free T4 7 pmol/L (reduced). She weighs 70 kg. What is the most appropriate initial thyroid hormone replacement regimen?

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