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Claims Data Indicate Overuse of Levothyroxine in the US
Among patients with available thyroid function test results, levothyroxine often initiated to treat subclinical hypothyroidism (61 percent)
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Levothyroxine May Be Overused for Borderline Thyroid Issues
A trend toward levothyroxine treatment of more marginal degrees of hypothyroidism and a substantial risk of developing a suppressed thyrotropin level following therapy has been observed.
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Coffee Does Not Impede Bioavailability of LT4 Solution
Bioavailability is equivalent for levothyroxine oral solution administered five minutes prior to coffee or under fasting conditions
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No Change in TSH Level Seen With Switch in Generic LT4 Products
Switching between different generic levothyroxine products not linked to changes in serum thyrotropin levels among U.S. adults
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Additional Dosing Options of Tirosint-SOL Now Available
Tirosint-SOL is approved for the treatment of hypothyroidism and for pituitary thyrotropin suppression.
Safety Alerts and Recalls
Certain Lots of NP Thyroid Recalled Due to Subpotent Tablets
Acella Pharmaceuticals announced the voluntary recall of several lots of NP Thyroid (thyroid tablets) 15mg, 30mg, 60mg, 90mg, and 120mg due to subpotency.
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Rash Following Medication Change Prompts Evaluation of Excipient Allergy
The patient developed a generalized maculopapular rash approximately 3 hours after receiving warfarin.
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ENDO: Thyroid Hormone Use May Up Mortality Risk in Older Adults
Increased risk for death seen for visits on LT4 versus those with isolated elevated TSH who were untreated.
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Does Treating Subclinical Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy Improve Cognitive Outcomes in Children?
Subclinical hypothyroidism, hypothyroxinemia tx in pregnancy not linked to improved outcomes
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Difference of Opinion: Managing Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Physicians present cases for and against treatment for a 60-year-old patient
