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Been diagnosed with hypothyroidism scared to take thyroid meds have a fear of medication afraid of getting reaction plz help ?
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Hypothyroidism : untreated leads to a whole list of potentially serious problems. You should be more afraid of that than of the medication to treat it. Thyroid medication has been used for decades and has a long long history of safety. Significant side effects are rare and mild side effects can be easily dealt with. This medication you have been prescribed in the long term can save your life, so please take it
Answered 11/1/2016
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