Antiepileptic drugs are associated with central hypothyroidism

Conclusion21% of patients treated with AEDs had CH, more often patients taking carbamazepine or oxacarbazepine, and more often women. The s ‐fT4‐level was lower among patients treated with AEDs.

Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - October 4, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Margret Jona Einarsdottir, Elias Olafsson, Helga Agusta Sigurjonsdottir Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research