Poisoning with Thyroid Hormones Used Illegally-Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Thyroid hormones, considered safe in therapeutic doses, are used to treat hypothyroidism, a common condition. Due to a combination of factors, including their mechanism of action, availability, and low price, these drugs are used illegally, mainly to improve performance, to assist in weight loss, or for attempting suicide. Their overuse can lead to serious health consequences, including death. Although thyroid hormones are abused, there are no studies assessing the scale, characteristics, and consequences of their illegal use. The aim of this study was to evaluate case reports of thyroid hormone poisoning from the last 30 years, assessing their dynamics and characteristics. Methods: Full-text clinical case studies were obtained by searching PubMed, Goog

SUBMITTER: Skrzypiec-Spring M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12736065 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature