For elderly patients or patients with underlying cardiac disease, start with a dose of 12.5 to 25 mcg per day. Increase the dose every 6 to 8 weeks, as needed until the patient is clinically euthyroid and the serum TSH returns to normal. The full replacement dose of THYRO-TABS may be le...
Levothyroxine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your health care provider. How does levothyroxine work (mechanism of action)? Levothyroxine provides a source of thyroid hormone in people who may not make enough on their own. Levothyroxine may also be used for thyroid cancer....