Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can hypothyroidism medication cause depression?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Both hypo and hyperthyroidism can be accompanied by depression. If you have been hypothyroid and are on replacement therapy you must have your levels checked to assure proper dosing. If your thyroid condition is well treated, your depression is not related to it.
Answered 1/10/2020
3.7k views
Uncommonly yes: I'm not sure WHICH medication you're referring to but if we just hazard a guess and say, "LEVOTHYROXINE" then, in rare instances this medication has been reported to cause mental depression in patients. Typically though, when used in therapeutic doses to treat hypothyroidism one usually experiences a bit of a lift in mood (if they've been truly HYPO-thyroid) for some time.
Answered 1/10/2020
3.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can hypothyroidism cause joint pain and it is hard to concentrate on any work i feel depressed are this common in hypothyroidism ?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Can hypothyroidism cause mental fogginess? I am also gettinf depressed and agitated for not sleeping.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can hypothyroidism and depresion complletly treated by med?Can depresion from this disease treated complelty?Inherited depression can treat fully?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have hypothyroidism and it feels like I have hyperthyroidism. Could I have depression?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have some abdominal discomfort for the last couple of hours. I did consume a moderate amount of alcohol last night. I am on medication for depression, cholesterol, and hypothyroidism. What could this be?
Tell me the difference between clinical depression and the depression caused by an illness like hypothyroidism?
Can hypothyroidism cause depression? and how long can it take for your thyroid meds to work ?
I've been on antidepressants for 3 years. Today I was told I might have hypothyroidism, which causes depression. How is the treatment in this case?
Can severe hypothyroidism cause anxiety and panic attacks as well as depression?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
