A practical guide to starting levothyroxine therapy
Calculate full replacement dose: 1.6 mcg/kg/day
Young, otherwise healthy patient:
 • Initiate therapy at full weight-based dose
Older patient OR known CAD OR shorter anticipated duration of therapy
 • Start at 25-50 mcg/day OR 2/3-3/4 anticipated dose

Counsel patients to take their pill on an empty stomach with water, 30-60 mins before breakfast
AVOID proximity to PO iron, calcium carbonate, bile acid resins

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 4 years ago
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