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Can hypothyroidism cause depression? and how long can it take for your thyroid meds to work ?
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Hypothyroid: Uncontrolled thyroid levels can cause depression. Please have your doctor measure TSH Free T4 Free T3 (liothyronine)
Answered 4/30/2016
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Hypothyroidism: is one of the leading medical causes of a depressed mood. You have obviously checked with your MD and on meds to boost thyroid function, so now you wait. Your MD will adjust the dose upwards or change the Rx if you do not respond within a reasonable time, but the MD and you will decide how long to wait., because it varies.
Answered 5/12/2016
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