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I see a lot of antihistamine and sinus medications that says to consult your doctor if you have thyroid disease. what is the reason for this?

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Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Thyroid disease: The concern is for those patients who have hyperthyroidism. These medications can cause hypertension and high blood pressure and hypethyroidism can too. They would each make these symptoms worse.

Answered 4/28/2013

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A member asked:

I see a lot of antihistamine and sinus medications that says to consult your doctor if you have thyroid disease. what is the reason for this?

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Dr. Brian Affleck answered

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