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title: "What Happens If You Stop Taking Thyroid Medication?"
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# What Happens If You Stop Taking Thyroid Medication?

> Stopping levothyroxine or other thyroid medication can bring symptoms back. Learn what to expect, the risks, and why to talk to your clinician first.

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