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Will taking 88 mcg of levothroxine effect my 21 m olds thyroid if i continue to breastfeed her. longterm? this is day 2 of taking it.
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No: Taking thyroid hormone replacement will not effect your child. Thyroid hormone is commonly used during breast feeding and pregnancy.
Answered 4/28/2016
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