Abstract | OBJECTIVE: DATA SOURCES: DATA SYNTHESIS: The majority of studies that determined the prevalence of lipid abnormalities in subclinical hypothyroidism and studies that evaluated the effects of thyroxine replacement on lipids were small, uncontrolled, and varied in inclusion criteria. Six randomized, placebo-controlled trials were identified that evaluated the effect of levothyroxine on lipids in subclinically hypothyroid patients. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Beata A Ineck, Tien M H Ng |
Journal | The Annals of pharmacotherapy
(Ann Pharmacother)
Vol. 37
Issue 5
Pg. 725-30
(May 2003)
ISSN: 1060-0280 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12708952
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Humans
- Hyperlipidemias
(blood, complications, drug therapy)
- Hypothyroidism
(blood, complications, drug therapy)
- Lipids
(blood)
- Thyroxine
(pharmacology, therapeutic use)
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