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Drug-induced hypothyroidism

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  • long term therapy with iodine - for example in kelp preparations or expectorants
  • iodine containing drugs:
    • amiodarone
  • antithyroid drugs:
    • carbimazole
    • propylthiouracil
  • lithium carbonate
  • aminoglutethimide
  • interferons
  • interleukin-2

Hypothyroidism is more likely in patients with a previous history of thyroid disorders or with positive thyroid antibodies.

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