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Can excessive thyroxine cause permanent damage to your body?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Excess thyroxine: Can excessive thyroxine cause permanent damage to your body?. ANS: Yes. And it can kill you. Google hyperthyroidism and look at images. Discuss with your Dr. who wrote the prescription if you are taking it as it needs to be monitored closely.

Answered 9/25/2018

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