What are some of the main medical treatments for Hashimoto's disease?

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    The primary treatment for Hashimoto's disease is thyroid hormone replacement, primarily using levothyroxine.

    The main treatment for Hashimoto’s disease is thyroid hormone replacement to bring thyroid hormones up to normal levels. The main drug used for this purpose is levothyroxine, in doses that typically range from 1.6-1.8 micrograms per kilogram of bodyweight per day.[1]