Changing to t3

[SassyAF]

I have been told to reduce t4 from 200 mcg to 175mcg. Can I stop t4 altogether and use 50mcg of T3 safely? Thanks

[Clutter]

Caroline, yes you can. I was switched from 175mcg T4 to 60mcg T3 in preparation for RAI. Your levels must be over range for your dose to be reduced from 200mcg to 175mcg so you may feel overmedicated on 50mcg T3. It might be better to start on a lower dose for 7 days while the Levothyroxine washes out.

[SassyAF in reply to Clutter]

Thank you so much clutter x

[SassyAF in reply to Clutter]

I had 25mcg this morning then 12.5mcg this afternoon. So I might stick to that for a week?

[Clutter in reply to SassyAF]

Carolanne, would be wise, you'll still have a lot of T4 in your system being converted.

[SassyAF]

Thanks!