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Question Title: Amiodarone and adverse effects on the thyroid glandForum: The Heart Forum
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I read in one of your response about the adverse effects on the thyroid gland of Amiodarone. Could you please elaborate on the adverse effects that it has on the thyroid. I currently take amiodarone and I am trying to get off of it. I have been able to reduce the dosage to 100mg/day, but I am hoping to get off of it totally over the next year. Your response was on September 20, 1998 at 15:09:09 in response to a question titled "CHF medication effect on thyroid?" posted by Madelyn on September 17, 1998 at 23:55:16.
______ Dear Rick, Thank you for your question. As with any medication there are potential side effects of amiodarone. One of these is thyroid hyperactivity. This is generally monitored for by the doctor who prescribed the medication. It is important to not stop taking this on your own but only after discussion with your physician. Hope this helps. Feel free to write back with any additional questions. Information provided here is for general educational purposes only. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and treatments. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please Call 1 - 800 - CCF - CARE for an appointment at Desk F15 with a cardiologist
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