A 40-year-old with primary hypothyroidism on levothyroxine 100 mcg daily has a slightly elevated TSH. She is planning to conceive. According to NICE, ...

Question

A 40-year-old with primary hypothyroidism on levothyroxine 100 mcg daily has a slightly elevated TSH. She is planning to conceive. According to NICE, what should be done now regarding her levothyroxine dose?

Accepted Answer

Increase the dose by 25-50 micrograms

Answer

Decrease the dose

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Keep the same dose

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Stop levothyroxine until pregnancy is confirmed

Answer

Switch to liothyronine

NICE Thyroid Disease Guideline MCQ (SBA): Hypothyroidism

A 40-year-old with primary hypothyroidism on levothyroxine 100 mcg daily has a slightly elevated TSH. She is planning to conceive. According to NICE, what should be done now regarding her levothyroxine dose?