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Should I reduce Levothyroxine?

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I had an appointment with my doctor and she has said I could either leave my dose as is at 125mcg a day or reduce to alternate days 125/100mcg.

My results were:

TSH 0.006 (0.38-5.0)

Free T4 13.6 (7.0-16.0)

Free T3 5.9 (3.8-6.0)

I feel good other than having loose bowels and a few mild headaches. The only thing I am a bit worried about is the high free t3 as this has never been above around 5 before. My doctor didn’t think it would be that causing my symptoms though. Please help...

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK

What I wouldn't do is agree with your GP to reduce the dose.

By all means, consider reducing and discuss here and anywhere else. Even try doing so. But don't agree a reduction in what is prescribed. It is so very easy to get it reduced but could be next to impossible to persuade her to raise it again.

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Sarahlouise1980 in reply to helvella

Hi helvella, she’s left my prescription at 125mcg I’m just unsure what to do. Could I possibly be having symptoms of being over replaced with the above test results?

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK in reply to Sarahlouise1980

Suggest you try taking slightly less for a day or two or three. And see if it makes any difference.

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jgelliss in reply to helvella

Love your advice Helvella . Slow and Steady Wins The Race.

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Sarahlouise1980 in reply to helvella

I dropped it down to alternate 100/125mcg for a week now and my stomach is worse. Is that a sign I should raise back to the original 125mcg a day helvella?

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK in reply to Sarahlouise1980

What make are you taking?

Has that changed at all?

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Sarahlouise1980 in reply to helvella

No change in brand x

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