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A member asked:
9yo son just started levothyroxine 2 days ago and has really bad chapped lips since. is it the medication?
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Mgt: I think you should have this evaluated and it is important to call your physician regarding this symptom. It may be an adverse reaction to the medication.
Answered 8/22/2015
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No: This is not caused by thyroid pill. VERY unusual to need thyroid replacement at age 9. The answer will be found in the details you omitted. Sore throat and diarrhea are both reasons to have chapped lips.
Answered 8/23/2015
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