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A member asked:
Can untreated hypothyroidism cause you to have bad reactions to meds for other things, like antibiotics, cholesterol, etc?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not so much: Bad reactions to meds are likely more genetics than hypothyroidism. Consider testing for cyp2d6, 2c19, etc.
Answered 3/12/2013
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Yes: Cholesterol can be elevated. Also, since you metabolize slower than normal (including drugs) any med can lead to unexpected and dangerous reactions. Why is your hypothyroidism not treated, and not treated appropriately. It's the easiest disease to treat in the civilized world.
Answered 3/15/2013
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