Question

A 45-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance and constipation. TSH is 18 mIU/L (0.4-4.0) and free T4 is low. She has no cardiac disease and weighs 70 kg. According to Australian practice, what is the most appropriate initial dose of levothyroxine?

Accepted Answer

100 micrograms daily

Answer

25 micrograms daily

Answer

50 micrograms daily

Answer

75 micrograms daily

Answer

200 micrograms daily

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance and constipation. TSH is 18 mIU/L (0.4-4.0) and free T4 is low. She has no cardiac disease and weighs 70 kg. According to Australian practice, what is the most appropriate initial dose of levothyroxine?