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Thyroid preparation overdose - Overview

Definition of Thyroid preparation overdose:

Thyroid preparations are medications used to treat thyroid gland disorders. Overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of such medications.

Poisonous Ingredient:

  • Levothyroxine
  • Liothyronine
  • Liotrix
  • Thyroid
Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.

Where Found:

  • Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levothroid)
  • Liothyronine (Cytomel)
  • Liotrix (Thyrolar, Euthroid)
  • Other thyroid medication
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
  • Reviewed last on: 10/29/2007
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.