Overall, the dose of levothyroxine is weight-based, and women required starting doses ranging from 1.20-2.33 mcg/kg/day during pregnancy, depending on the
The dose of levothyroxine is weight-based, and women required starting doses ranging from 1.20-2.33 mcg/kg/day during pregnancy, depending on the severity of
If decision to start levothyroxine is made use low dose i.e. 50 mcg/day). If levothyroxine initiated during pregnancy stop postpartum and recheck TSH 6 to 12
When deciding on a starting dose of levothyroxine, the patient's weight, lean body mass, pregnancy status, etiology of hypothyroidism, degree of
pregnancy. If you do take desiccated hormone, your doctor will Your doctor will choose a starting levothyroxine dose for you based
For women already taking levothyroxine, two additional doses per week of the current levothyroxine dose, given as one extra dose twice weekly with several days separation, may be started as soon as pregnancy is confirmed.
levothyroxine dosing during pregnancy. See pregnancy guidelines. ELDERLY Carefully monitor glycemic control after starting, changing, or discontinuing
by JM Yamamoto 2024 Cited by 18For levothyroxine started in pregnancy and continued post partum, the median dosage was 50 μg/day. For levothyroxine started in pregnancy and
The dose of levothyroxine is weight-based, and women required starting doses ranging from 1.20-2.33 mcg/kg/day during pregnancy, depending on the severity of
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