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I've been taking thyroid meds for about 4 months now . i just up and quit taking them. is it dangerous to just stop them ?
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Which meds?: Thyroxine can be stopped - but followup with an endocrinologist. Antithyroid meds - perhaps - but again see a thyroidologist.
Answered 1/21/2013
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