Question

A 54-year-old with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism (TSH 22 mIU/L, low free T4) is started on levothyroxine. She has IHD. The safest initial dosing strategy is:

Accepted Answer

25-50 micrograms daily with gradual titration

Answer

150 micrograms daily immediately

Answer

Alternate-day dosing 100/0 micrograms

Answer

Liothyronine initially

Answer

Stop statin when starting levothyroxine

Practice question

A 54-year-old with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism (TSH 22 mIU/L, low free T4) is started on levothyroxine. She has IHD. The safest initial dosing strategy is: