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What Medications Cause Low Thyroid Levels? A Comprehensive Guide

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According to a 2015 study, the use of lithium has been associated with up to a five-fold increase in the risk of developing hypothyroidism. This phenomenon, where specific prescription drugs trigger an underactive thyroid, answers the question, 'what medications cause low thyroid levels?'.