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What happens if you stop taking thyroid meds?
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Hypothroidism: You become hypothyroid. Symptoms include dry skin, coarse hair, constipation fatigue cold intolerance forgetfulness depression mood swings allopecia.
Answered 12/10/2013
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You will get sick: If you stop medication for any medical problem, the problem will get worse and you will get sick. It's really a simple concept. Proper medication helps you treat or prevent illness; non-compliance and denial leads to sickness and death.
Answered 11/28/2017
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