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Is lithium medication for bipolar 1 disorder causing thyroid swelling?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lithium: Lithium lowers thyroid functions when used for a while, hence possible enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter).

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/9/2016

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