Endocrine Society: Nearly One-Third of Older Thyroid Patients Take Medications That Interfere With Thyroid Function Tests
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, March 19 (TNSRes) -- The Endocrine Society issued the following news release:
Nearly one-third of adults age 65 and older who take thyroid hormone also take medications that are known to interfere with thyroid function tests, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting.
"Our findings highlight the complexity of managing thyroid hormone replacement in older adults, many of whom take medications . . .
Nearly one-third of adults age 65 and older who take thyroid hormone also take medications that are known to interfere with thyroid function tests, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting.
"Our findings highlight the complexity of managing thyroid hormone replacement in older adults, many of whom take medications . . .