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A 68-year-old woman presents with weight gain, constipation and fatigue. Examination shows dry skin and periorbital puffiness. TSH is 18 mU/L (0.4-4.0) and free T4 is low. She has no ischaemic heart disease. According to Australian practice, which levothyroxine starting regimen is most appropriate?

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