Posted by anita on September 16, 1999, at 2:49:33
In reply to Re: Thyroid problems via meds?, posted by Susan Jane on September 15, 1999, at 12:47:44
> > Did your GP check your thyroid levels from the start? If not, you could have it backwards -- the thyroid condition could have existed prior to your starting meds.
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> Yes. It was fine last December when all this started. I realize that there might be no connection, but would rather be properly informed then not.
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> SusanJane :)Hi SusanJane,
Lithium can make one hypothyroid. Every doctor knows this. Happened to me. If this is the case, you could lower the thyriod dose, add thyriod augmentation like T4 and/or T3, or do nothing if you're only mildly low.
Adding the thyriod meds might not be too bad, considering they are purported to raise the effect of antidepressants.Occasionally, antidepressants alone may lower T4 a bit, but not usually significantly.
anita
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