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Levothyroxine Dosing in Older Adults by rdavidus.99 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This study provides weight-based levothyroxine dosing recommendations for older adults, derived from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging, indicating an average euthyroid dose of 1.09 mg/kg based on actual body weight and 1.35 mg/kg based on ideal body weight. The findings suggest that older adults require lower doses compared to younger populations, with a significant portion being at risk of overtreatment. The results emphasize the need for tailored dosing strategies to ensure effective management of
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