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How long should T3 be continued in hypothyroid patients who received no symptomatic benefit after starting T3/T4 combination therapy?

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Endocrinology · Endocrinology Clinics Of Texas

I stop at next visit and increase T4 replacement accordingly.

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Endocrinology · Central Florida Endocrine And Diabetes Consultants Pa

If no side effects, I ask them to continue it until 6-12 weeks before fully stopping it. Sometimes, they notice they were better with it after they stop it. But most just stop it.

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