MT is a 45 year old female who comes to the clinic complaining of more fatigue than normal and constipation. On exam you notice the patient has some dry patches and looks a bit depressed. Her past medical history is significant for GERD for which she takes Dexilant and Maalox. The Labs showed high levels of TSH and low levels of T4. The physician is considering Thyroid medication for MT. Which of the following is considered most appropriate for initial therapy?
a) Armour
b) Levothyroxine
c) Thyrolar
d) RAI 131
e) Propranolol
Ans: b) Levothyroxine
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