My recent TSH test result is 3.42. I have been taking 125 mcg of thyroid medication for years, but I am still not getting relief and continue to gain weight. A doctor I consulted for back pain mentioned that the medicine I am taking could be fake, since my thyroid is in range but my dosage is high. What mcg dose should I actually be taking?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

General Practitioner

MBBS
9+ Yrs

Consult Now

TSH 3.42 is slightly above optimal, especially if on 125 mcg for long. Continued symptoms suggest your dose or medicine brand may not be effective. Recheck thyroid profile with T3/T4 and TSH. Switch to trusted brand if needed.

Dr. Rohinipriyanka Suggests...

Take a Thyroid - Free FT3, FT4 & TSH Test Test

Book Thyroid - Free FT3, FT4 & TSH Test Test

Answered 17/09/2025

More Thyroid Profile (T3 T4 TSH) Test Health Queries

View all

My mother has been a hypothyroidism patient for the past 5 years. Her latest test report from Thyrocare shows a very low TSH value, while T3 and T4 levels are within the normal range. Before consulting any specialist, I would like to understand the details of her case, confirm the diagnosis, and know if any additional tests or special investigations are required.

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Dear Doctors, I would like to know which dose (mg) would be appropriate for my thyroid report values Thyronorm 50 or 25 mg? Please tell me? I have attached my report. TSH 0.09, T4 16.8.

Answered by Apollo Doctors

A female patient aged 22 years is in the second trimester and her T3 is 1.90 and T4 is 16. I have attached the lab report also. What is the treatment and is Thyronorm 25 mcg okay or should the dose be increased? Kindly help. Thanks in advance.

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.