Cholestyramine in Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis: Have You Ever Used It?

Cholestyramine, a bile acid sequestrant, has been used primarily for lipid-lowering purposes but has also shown potential in managing hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis. The objective of this review is to assess the efficacy, safety, and clinical indications of cholestyramine in the treatment of hyp...

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Published in:	Endocrines
Main Authors:	Giona Castagna, Lucrezia Zanchi, Alessandro Rossini, Sara Cassibba, Roberto Trevisan, Silvia Ippolito
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Subjects:	cholestyramine hyperthyroidism thyrotoxicosis Graves’ disease levothyroxine abuse amiodarone-induced hyperthyroidism
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2673-396X/6/3/30

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