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Can Thyroid Medicine Cause Constipation? The Truth About Hypothyroidism and Digestive Health

Oct 8, 2025 •

4 min read

Approximately 15-40% of people with hypothyroidism experience constipation due to a sluggish metabolism, a condition that thyroid medication is intended to correct. The short answer to 'Can thyroid medicine cause constipation?' is no; in fact, the medicine is designed to improve it.