Can the dose of levothyroxine (T4) be decreased in a patient with hypothyroidism, atrophic thyroid gland, elevated Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels, and symptoms of hyperthyroidism, including anxiety, despite being on a higher dose of levothyroxine?

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