Last 3 months back I checked with doctor with thyroid reports. Doctor advised me to take 25 mg for 2 days a week and 50 mg for 5 days. I took for one month and stopped. Then I started taking 25 mg for the past 2 months. I have been taking 25 mg for past 7 to 8 years so I continued the same. Now today my TSH is 5.05 ml. Should I continue 25 mg or 50 mg. Please suggest. I am attaching my report. That time free T3 T4 T5 report I showed to doctor. Now my weight is increasing even on normal diet and I have hair fall and dandruff issues. Please suggest what to do? Remaining all is very good. No health issues and periods are normal.

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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Advanced Certificate Course in Dermatology
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Your current TSH is slightly above normal. Since you are having symptoms like weight gain and hair fall, your doctor may consider adjusting your dose slightly. Do not increase on your own consult your physician for proper titration.

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