Assessing serum TSH (with or without serum T4) after at least months, the minimum time required for the pituitary-thyroid Management of Hypothyroidism in Adults Nikhil Tandon Professor, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi Table : Initiating treatment. I am wondering which of the thyroid tests are needed to appropriately monitor the effectiveness of thyroid medications. Jun 1 20Treatment in this case focuses more on the level of TSH than on the level of T 4. Cooper has published an excellent clinical review and treatment algorithm on this subject (N Engl J). Monitoring Thyroid Function Clinician Reviews I have questions about monitoring thyroid function and adjusting thyroid medication dosages.
I have seen doctors adjust the medication, or keep the same dosage, based on the triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) levels.