Gender differences in lithium-induced hypothyroidism

12/17/04

Gender differences in lithium-induced hypothyroidism

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Women appear to have a greater incidence of hypothyroidism secondary to lithium treatment.

Ref: - Goble, F.C. (1975) Sex as a factor in metabolism, toxicity, and efficacy of pharmacodynamic and chemotherapeutic agents. In: Garratini, S., Goldin, A., Hawking, F., et al. (Eds.) Advances in Pharmacology and Chemotherapy. New York NY: Academic Press. 173-252.

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