The relationship between levothyroxine dosage and free thyroxine levels in hypothyroid patients: a large retrospective study

The relationship between levothyroxine dosage and free thyroxine levels in hypothyroid patients: a large retrospective study

Objective: This study examined the relationship between levothyroxine dosage and free thyroxine levels in hypothyroid patients. The aim was to ascertain whether elevated free thyroxine in treated patients suggests overmedication or is essential for maintaining appropriate free triiodothyronine level...

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Main Author:	Toshihiko Kasahara
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bioscientifica 2025-07-01
Series:	European Thyroid Journal
Subjects:	levothyroxine (lt4) free thyroxine (ft4) ft3/ft4 ratio hypothyroidism immunoassay
Online Access:	https://etj.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/etj/14/4/ETJ-24-0388.xml
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