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Is my dosage of Eltroxin okay?
Question
I am 42 years old, weigh 55 kg and 5 feet 1 inch in height. I am suffering from hypothyroidism for the past ten months. Initially, the T3 level was 0.8, T4 was 4.2 and TSH was 20. I was advised 100 mcg Eltroxin (once daily), which I am taking regularly. Now the report shows T3 as 1.2, T4 as 8.5 and TSH as 1.5. What should be the dose now? How long should I wait after taking the tablet on empty stomach? Can I have plenty of water? Will there be a problem if I have lime and honey in warm water? I have lost considerable weight from the time I started Eltroxin. I go for brisk walk for 6 km every morning. My diet includes red rice for lunch, and chapattis for breakfast and dinner. I also have buttermilk and 5 litres of water every day.
Expert Answer
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Prof Dinesh DhanwalDec 05, 2007
Prof of Medicine and Head of Endocrinology,
Maulana Azad Medical College,
New Delhi
Maulana Azad Medical College,
New Delhi
You have hypothyroidism. Dose is perfectly fine. Continue with the same. You can get it monitored by just getting TSH done once in 6 months or even once a year. Targets are to keep TSH in normal range. There is no need to go for such a strict diet. No special diet is recommended for hypothyroid patients. To me your weight loss seems to be due to a very strict diet and exercise regimen. Half an hour gap is good enough between tablet and tea / breakfast. Lime water with honey can be taken in plenty.
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