Escitalopram-induced subclinical hypothyroidism. A case report.

نویسندگان

  • Elias E Mazokopakis
  • Christos M Karefilakis
  • Ioannis K Starakis
چکیده

Several conditions and drugs induce subclinical hypothyroidism. We report a case of asymptomatic and reversible subclinical hypothyroidism in a 48-year old woman with minor depressive disorder receiving therapy with escitalopram 20 mg daily for six months.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Hormones

دوره 11 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012