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Can taking human growth hormone cause hyperthyroidism?

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Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

No: No. Certain medications however such as amiodarone can do so.

Dr Namey agreed

Answered 6/30/2012

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