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• Side Effects of Synthroid, Similar Thyroid Drugs May Increase Risk of Bone Loss: Study

  December 4, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that Synthroid and similar hypothyroidism treatments may increase the risk of bone fractures in older patients.

• Synthroid Often Overprescribed in Patients with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: Study

  June 25, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals doctors often overprescribe thyroid drugs to patients who do not need it.

• Tegretol, Prednisone, Other Drugs May Interfere With Elderly Thyroid Test Results, Researchers Warn

  March 23, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that a wide array of drugs could interfere with the results of thyroid tests.

• Underactive Thyroid Misdiagnosis Can Cause Problems For Elderly Patients: Study

  October 20, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers warn that elderly patients may be misdiagnosed with an underactive thyroid, resulting in treatment that can lead to heart palpitations and chest pain.

• Crestor Tops List of Most Prescribed Drugs In U.S.

  November 5, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Crestor is the most prescribed drug in the U.S., according to a new report.