How do you assess and adjust treatment in patients who develops hypothyroidism after being on lithium for several years?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
It depends on whether the patient is symptomatic. If not, careful monitoring is all that is needed. If there are significant symptoms, treatment with levothyroxine would be needed. Continued use of lithium is appropriate if it has been effective over time.
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