研究发现,Levothyroxine无论甲状腺水平如何,都会增加使用者的骨头流失。 Study finds Levothyroxine may increase bone loss in users, regardless of thyroid levels.

来自约翰·霍普金斯的研究人员发现,Levothyroxine是一种治疗甲状腺缺氧的常用药物,即使甲状腺正常水平的病人也可能导致骨折增加。 Researchers from Johns Hopkins found that Levothyroxine, a common medication for hypothyroidism, may lead to increased bone loss even in patients with normal thyroid levels. 涉及400多名参与者的这项研究显示,在6.3年的时间里,骨头质量和密度的损失更大。 The study, involving over 400 participants, showed greater loss of bone mass and density over 6.3 years. 调查结果表明,服用Levothyroxine的成年人应当与其保健服务提供者讨论他们的治疗问题,并定期监测他们的甲状腺功能。 The findings suggest that adults taking Levothyroxine should discuss their treatment with their healthcare provider and regularly monitor their thyroid function.