I have to start on Levo and I've read on this site that I could shock my system, so to avoid that, what dose should I begin on? My GP wants to start me on 125mcg. Also, I've read that I should increment by 25 mcg but over what time frame is best? Thank you.
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For many people, it's thought to be good to start on 50mcg and raise in increments over time depending on how you feel. If you're very sensitive you may need a period of adjustment or elderly people might be asked to start on a very low dose (25mcg).
There are people who start on higher doses and do well though, and feel fine. There are some guidelines here (about halfway down the page): btf-thyroid.org/information...
You will have blood tests every 6-8 weeks and unfortunately that test rather than how you feel is likely to determine dosage so be ready to resist if still feeling unwell.
Good evening Manthat301,
I too am new to all this having been diagnosed 8 weeks ago.
My GP started me on 50mcg for one week then 100mcg for the last seven ( weeks I am to be retested in another fortnight) I do not think I had any adverse reaction to either the initial dose nor the increase and in fact I slept well for the first fortnight or so .....wish it were still the same!
Kind Regards
Maud