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Drug Causes of Hyperthyroidism

Medication causes list:

The list of possible medications or substances mentioned in sources as possibe causes of Hyperthyroidism includes:

  • Thyroid replacement hormone - treatment for hypothyroidism can lead to hyperthyroidism; factitious syndromes also possible.

Drug interactions causing Hyperthyroidism:


When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Hyperthyroidism.

The list below is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

  • Levothyroxine and Indinavir interaction

About medication causes:

Another misdiagnosis possibility is that a particular medication or substance may be the real cause of the disease. Certain medications, chemicals, toxins or substances may possibly be underlying causes of Hyperthyroidism. Side effects of medications, or exposure to toxins, chemicals, or other substances may cause a symptom or condition. Hence, they become possible underlying causes of Hyperthyroidism but are often misdiagnosed or overlooked as a cause. For a general overview of this misdiagnosis issue, see Medication Underlying Cause Misdiagnosis.


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