Hypothyroidism: Treatment
Levothyroxine Sodium (e.g., Synthroid)
- Best to stay with single brand for a pt - manufacturers vary (no generics)
- < 60: start 0.05 to 0.1 mcg/day
- ᡴ: start 0.025 mcg/day (inc by 0.025)
- steady state in 4 to 6 wks - no retest before
- After therapeutic level-monitor q 6 mos