Common diabetes drug associated with risk of low levels of thyroid hormone
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 05:32
in Health & Medicine
Metformin, a commonly used drug for treating type 2 diabetes, is linked to an increased risk of low thyroid-stimulating hormone levels in patients with underactive thyroids, according to a study. Low levels of thyroid stimulating hormone can cause harm, such as cardiovascular conditions and fractures.