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Starting dose depends on the severity of the hyperthyroidism and the size of the thyroid gland
Thyroid function is measured every 4-6 weeks after initiation of therapy and dose is progressively lowered at regular intervals to allow endogenous synthesis of thyroid hormone to continue in a regulated fashion (1,2).
Once euthyroidism is achieved:
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