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how many weeks between retesting thyroid hormones after a dose increase?

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is 4-6 weeks ok i.e. 5 weeks or will 6-8 weeks better? Thank you.

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The usual is six to eight weeks. It takes time for an increase to take effect and build up.

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thanks shaws. ok i will wait then

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