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Could Taking Vyvance Cause Thyroid Problems?
My 13 year old daughter is taking vyvance for her Add. She weights only 93 pounds and about 5 feet tall. I just read somewhere that if she is taking this med. She could develope thryoid problems. My mother and her twin brother bother had Medulary Thryoid cancer. Should I have her check out?
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Hello.
Vyvance doesn't put her at risk for thyroid cancer or thyroid problems in general, but if you're concerned about her weight have her doctor check out her thyroid function
Vyvance doesn't put her at risk for thyroid cancer or thyroid problems in general, but if you're concerned about her weight have her doctor check out her thyroid function
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