Aside from antithyroid medication, which is specifically designed to block thyroid hormone, several medications can have an unintended effect on thyroid health. These drugs, often in combination with other underlying imbalances, can potentially trigger hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.

Today, I’m sharing the research on five categories of medication that have been shown to affect thyroid function negatively.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- The effect of traditional antiepileptic drugs on thyroid hormone compared to newer drugs
- The impact of antipsychotic drugs on thyroid levels in patients with severe mental disorders
- Lithium’s potential to lower thyroid hormone levels
- Amiodarone's potential ability to cause both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in patients
- Anti-estrogens and thyroid function in breast cancer patients



As always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!





To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/5-medications-that-can-negatively-affect-your-thyroid/.

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Many people with hyperthyroidism experience noticeable weight loss. For me, this was the case when I dealt with Graves’ disease. At the same time, for various reasons, it’s not uncommon for people with Graves’ to gain weight instead.

In today’s Save My Thyroid audit, I’m chatting with Stacy, who was diagnosed with Graves’ disease and gained over 30 pounds in three months. She’s also experiencing many other symptoms, including fatigue, insomnia, and heart rate fluctuations.

In this episode, Stacy and I discuss her diagnosis, the symptoms she continues to deal with, why she opted for a natural treatment approach, her dietary and stress management practices, the need for comprehensive functional testing, and more.

While this isn’t the same as my comprehensive consultations with patients, I'm confident you’ll find this conversation valuable. If you would like to apply for an audit with me, you can do so by visiting https://savemythyroid.com/audit. Enjoy the episode!







To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/stacys-struggles-with-weight-gain-and-insomnia-save-my-thyroid-audit-172/.

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com

Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/

To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Elevated thyroid hormone levels are typically a sign of hyperthyroidism, which can be attributed to a number of conditions, including Graves’ disease, toxic multinodular goiter, subacute thyroiditis, and Hashitoxicosis.

Many factors contribute to the development of these thyroid disorders, and each one requires different treatment approaches. It’s essential to not only get tested and properly diagnosed but also to ensure that you are addressing the underlying factors of your specific condition so that you can have the best outcome for your thyroid healing journey.

Today, I’m sharing the causes of elevated thyroid hormone levels, symptoms, diagnostic approaches, the importance of identifying and removing triggers, and why a holistic approach to managing thyroid health is essential.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- Graves' disease as a common cause of elevated thyroid hormone levels
- The Triad of Autoimmunity: genetic predisposition, environmental triggers, and leaky gut.
- The primary triggers for elevated thyroid hormones in Graves’ disease
- Toxic multinodular goiter and how it’s diagnosed
- Common causes of toxic multinodular goiter
- Subacute thyroiditis, how it’s diagnosed, and the typical causes
- The importance of optimizing immune system health
- Hashitoxicosis and the connection to transient thyroid hormone elevation
- Differentiating between thyroid hormone resistance and hyperthyroidism.
- The role of genetic mutations and environmental toxins
- Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism and why it can be challenging to reverse



As always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!





To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/what-causes-elevated-thyroid-hormone-levels/.

To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com

Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/

To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/