Thyroxine and prednisolone
I have recently had a total thyroid removal, i ... - Thyroid UK
I have recently had a total thyroid removal, i also am prednisolone dependent , I curious how people are on both, if any problems ,
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I'm steroid dependent (Hydrocortisone) & on Levothyroxine, I don't seem to have any issues being on both.
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Thank you, i was a little worried
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Dexamethasone doses as low as 0.5 mg can lower serum TSH levels, while 30 mg of prednisone is likely required to significantly alter TSH levels. In two-thirds of patients, the drug increases T3 binding to red blood cells. This doesn't affect the availability of T3 to the tissues.