A member asked:

I've been reading about using aspirin to treat some forms of hyperthyroidism. has anyone here prescribed that treatment, and with success?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Aspirin: Doesn't treat hyperthyroidism. In fact, more than one aspirin/day can dislodge thyroid hormone from it's binding protein and increase the level of free thyroxine in the bloodstream, thereby worsening the hyperthyroidism.

Answered 10/12/2020

5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is aspirin contraindicated in basedow disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Which is a more effective treatment: acetaminophen or aspirin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer