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Euthyroid Sick Syndrome

Changes in patient thyroid function tests conducted in the medical intensive care unit during episodes of critical illness are referred to as euthyroid sick syndrome. The euthyroid sick syndrome is also known as the nonthyroidal illness syndrome. Common symptoms of euthyroid sick syndrome include; decreased heart rate, reduced blood pressure, difficulty in breathing, change in mental status, etc.

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Are low levels of thyroid hormones associated with taking antipsychotics?

Query: Hello doctor, A 44 year old male relative of mine takes the following antipsychotics: Sertraline, Lamotrigine, and Quetiapine. He has been feeling anxious for a few weeks. His recent blood tests show low levels of total T4 and T3 (TSH and free T4 within normal range). Is this condition associated w...  Read Full »

Dr. Ashok Kumar

Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. None of the medications used by your relative is directly related to low levels of total T3 and T4. His current thyroid status is known as a euthyroid sick syndrome. Thyroid supplement should be prescribed only after repeated assessments of thyroid levels. This is bec...  Read Full »

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