Intoxikation mit L-Thyroxin in suizidaler Absicht bei einer Jugendlichen

Abstract

The reasons are ambiguous. A possible answer could be an adaptation in higher fT4 levels in cause of the reported chronic LT4 overdosage.

Test

“…Levothyroxine (T4) overdose is a rare occurrence that can happen accidentally, most frequently in children, or on deliberately in people who have suicidal thoughts, especially psychiatric patients [5]. Suicidal levothyroxine intoxication is uncommon and frequently asymptomatic [6]. Levothyroxine dosages of 3-4 mg are easily tolerated [7].…”