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Describe some drugs that can possibly cause hypothyroidism. what are these drugs used for?
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Several drugs: Google hypothyroid caused by drugs.
Answered 4/6/2013
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Several: Amiodarone (used in cardiac patients), lithium, antithyroid drugs used to treat overactive thyroid. Otherwise best drug that can affect hypothyroidism is brand name T4 which is used to treat it.
Answered 1/15/2015
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