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A 31-year-old female asked:
Can 50mcg of synthroid (thyroxine) make thyroid nodules grow?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Val Koganskianswered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
NO: Thyroid supplementation occasionally can help to shrink a nodule, and has been used to suppress the growth.
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Dr. Samuel Freedmananswered
Pediatrics 11 years experience
Thyroid modules: No - generally not. In fact synthroid (thyroxine) is sometimes given in hopes of reducing nodule size.
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Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
No: Synthroid (thyroxine) does not cause thyroid nodules to grow. If you think your nodules/masses are growing, see your doctor for a repeat ultrasound to get the measurements. Often time, people thinks their nodules are growing but they are actually not, thus a repeat ultrasound could be used as a reassurance for you as well.
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