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Can i smoke marijuana, before and after i take radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Marijuana does not bring any benefit to your body so if you are concerned about its undesired interaction with radioactive iodine treatment then you should stop use it for a while or stop using it indefinitely. Good luck with your treatment.

Answered 9/26/2023

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