I was give a prescription of levothyroxine a few days ago for an under active thyroid. The dosage my Dr prescribed says:
0.3MG (300MCG).
I was just wondering if that is considered a high or low dose?
thanks
2006-12-30 09:39:01 · 12 answers · asked by Wizard of Ahhs 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
It's average. You will need to have your thyroid hormornes re-tested and may need to have the dosage adjusted.
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2016-05-14 19:20:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doc might have increased the dose to maintain normal TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Harmone) levels which is good for him. Numbness is the usual complaint with levothyroxine but it takes quite a time to develop. Numbness may also be due to persistence of hypothyroidism but this is unlikely as you have mentioned his health stats improved.
2016-03-29 01:15:57 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats really low. I have taken thyroid for 20 years. at first they give me a low dose but that might work for you, they will ckeck your tsh levels in couple months and adjust it then. Im taking 1,25mg but I have taken different mgs. I know alot about it because I have read many books on hypothyroid. all my sisters have it to.
2006-12-31 09:52:19 · answer #4 · answered by saluda1950 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This dose is average. You doctor will probably recheck your thyroid in 4-6 weeks, at that time making adjustments based on the results.
2006-12-30 14:02:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a very high dose, doctor usually starts you out low, then increase periodically as needed. The average dose is about 150mcg (that's micro grams).
2006-12-30 10:33:13 · answer #6 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a pretty good-sized dose. About a microgram per pound of the patient's body weight is a good ballpark average.
2006-12-30 11:59:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just started on it also for the same reason. My perscription is for 50 mcg. I am to go back and get blood tested again in February.
Are you noticing any side effects?
2006-12-30 11:49:22 · answer #8 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is an average, to slightly above average dosage
2006-12-30 09:40:55 · answer #9 · answered by Big V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the level of your thyroid stimulating hormone.
2006-12-30 09:52:16 · answer #10 · answered by Guillermo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋