Understanding the Risks: What happens if you take levothyroxine and not need it?
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A 2021 study suggested that a vast majority of the 23 million Americans taking levothyroxine may not actually need it [1.2.2]. So, **what happens if you take levothyroxine and not need it?** Unnecessary use induces a state of hyperthyroidism, leading to significant health risks [1.2.1, 1.3.1].
