Medication Treatment Thyroid Endocrine Disorders

Study reports that combined Thyroxine/Liothyronine treatment does not improve well-being, quality of life, or cognitive function compared to Thyroxine alone.

• Comparison of Two Drug Regimens for Hypothyroidism - Further studies support no additional benefit with a thyroid combination of treatment L-thyroxine and liothyronine over treatment with thyroid L-thyroxine alone.
• Propyl-Thyracil - Used in the medical management of hyperthyroidism. Lists thyroid prescribing information.
• NEJM - Effects of Thyroxine as Compared with Thyroxine plus Triiodothyronine in Patients with Hypothyroidism - Older study on added T3, its possible role treatment in improving treatment mood, and neuropsychological function.
• New Questions Regarding Bioequivalence of Levothyroxine Preparations: A Clinician's Response - Discusses generic T4 medications and the differences among preparations. From the AAPS Journal.[PDF]
• Thyroid Hormone - Prescribing information about desiccated thyroid as a hormonal medication supplement for thyroid hypothyroidism. By RxMed.
• Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism - Study reports that combined Thyroxine/Liothyronine treatment does not improve well-being, quality of life, or cognitive function compared to Thyroxine alone.
• Ciprofloxacin interacts with thyroid replacement therapy - Article covers two cases of unexplained hypothyroidism in patients taking medication ciprofloxacin.
• Thyroid Experts Warn of Clinically Important Differences in Potency of FDA-Approved Levothyroxine Products - Generic bioequivalence data confirms medical societies’ concern about recently approved treatment generic levothyroxine preparations.
• Calcium Supplements May Interfere With Thyroid Treatment - News article warning that high calcium levels may result in lower thyroid hormone levels for women taking supplements.

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