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Can Antidepressants Be Taken Before Going For RAI Scanning?
Hi Doctor, I had total thyroidectomy 5 yrs before for papallary carcinoma. Every year I do my all body scanning after stopping my thyroid medication, and I feel iam suffering from depression. Is it ok to take antidepressant before going for RAI scanning?
Iam 38yrs of old and my weight is 70kg
Iam 38yrs of old and my weight is 70kg
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
Hello, Thnx to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that you can take the antidepressant before RAI. There is no interference in the RAI and antidepressant. If you have anything else to ask please contact me. Thanx. Dr. Arun Tank
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