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Can to much thyroid medicine cause hair loss?

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Possibly: If you are taking too much thyroid hormone you could develop these symptoms of hyperthyroidism - you should have your physician check your thyroid levels (tsh, t3, (liothyronine) t4).

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/6/2017

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: High thyroid level can cause hair loss.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2013

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