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  2. Hypothyroidism - Wikipedia

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    Blood free thyroxine and TSH levels are monitored to help determine whether the dose is adequate. This is done 4–8 weeks after the start of treatment or a change in levothyroxine dose. Once the adequate replacement dose has been established, the tests can be repeated after 6 and then 12 months, unless there is a change in symptoms. [8]

  3. Levothyroxine - Wikipedia

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    Levothyroxine has a half-life of 7.5 days when taken daily, so about six weeks is required for it to reach a steady level in the blood. [5] Side effects from excessive doses include weight loss, trouble tolerating heat, sweating, anxiety, trouble sleeping, tremor, and fast heart rate. [5]

  4. Common thyroid drug levothyroxine linked to bone mass loss - AOL

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    Levothyroxine is a frequently prescribed drug in the United States, particularly for older people, as lower thyroid function can be associated with aging. Questions remain over how appropriately ...

  5. Thyroid disease - Wikipedia

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    Thyroid disease is a medical condition that affects the function of the thyroid gland.The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck and produces thyroid hormones [1] that travel through the blood to help regulate many other organs, meaning that it is an endocrine organ.

  6. Hashimoto's encephalopathy - Wikipedia

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    Hashimoto's encephalopathy, also known as steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (SREAT), is a neurological condition characterized by encephalopathy, thyroid autoimmunity, and good clinical response to corticosteroids.

  7. Should You Skip Your Weight-Loss Injectable to Enjoy Holiday ...

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    Pumpkin pie. Stuffing. And all the appetizers. The holidays usually mean indulging in your favorite treats — but Thanksgiving may look very different if you’re on an injectable GLP-1 weight ...

  8. Hashimoto's thyroiditis - Wikipedia

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    A systemic review and meta-analysis of selenium trials found that while selenium reduces TPO antibodies, there was a lack of evidence of effects on "disease remission, progression, lowered levothyroxine dose or improved quality of life". [8] Nevertheless, intervention studies frequently measure changes in antibody levels. [98]

  9. Desiccated thyroid extract - Wikipedia

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    It is used to treat hypothyroidism, [1] but less preferred than levothyroxine. [1] It is taken by mouth. [1] Maximal effects may take up to three weeks to occur. [1] Side effects may occur from excessive doses. [1] This may include weight loss, fever, headache, anxiety, trouble sleeping, arrhythmias, and heart failure. [1]