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» Ciprofloxacin interacts with thyroid replacement therapy
   Article covers two cases of unexplained hypothyroidism in patients taking ciprofloxacin.
   http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/330/7498/1002

» Comparison of Two Drug Regimens for Hypothyroidism
   Further studies support no additional benefit with a combination of L-thyroxine and liothyronine over treatment with L-thyroxine alone.
   http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/summary/142/6/412

» Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
   Study reports that combined Thyroxine/Liothyronine treatment does not improve well-being, quality of life, or cognitive function compared to Thyroxine alone.
   http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/88/10/4543

» NEJM - Effects of Thyroxine as Compared with Thyroxine plus Triiodothyronine in Patients with Hypothyroidism
   Older study on added T3, its possible role in improving mood, and neuropsychological function.
   http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/340/6/424

» New Questions Regarding Bioequivalence of Levothyroxine Preparations: A Clinician's Response
   Discusses generic T4 medications and the differences among preparations. From the AAPS Journal.
   http://www.aapsj.org/articles/aapsj0701/aapsj070107/aapsj070107.pdf

» Propyl-Thyracil
   Used in the medical management of hyperthyroidism. Lists prescribing information.
   http://www.rxmed.com/b.main/b2.pharmaceutical/b2.1.monographs/CPS-%20Monographs/CPS-%20(General%20Monographs-%20P)/PROPYL.html

» Thyroid Experts Warn of Clinically Important Differences in Potency of FDA-Approved Levothyroxine Products
   Generic bioequivalence data confirms medical societies’ concern about recently approved generic levothyroxine preparations.
   http://www.thyroid.org/professionals/publications/news/04_08_11_fda_levothyroxine.html

» Thyroid Hormone
   Prescribing information about desiccated thyroid as a hormonal supplement for hypothyroidism. By RxMed.
   http://www.rxmed.com/b.main/b2.pharmaceutical/b2.1.monographs/CPS-%20Monographs/CPS-%20(General%20Monographs-%20T)/THYROID%20HORMONE.html