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Is It Dangerous For A Kid To Intake Thyroid Medication By Mistake?

i accidentally gave my 13 year old my thyroid medication instead of his allergy medicine. He probably took it for 3 weeks. i am worried. He hasnt taken them in over 2 months, he never complained or said he had any stomach issues, should i be worried
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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Dear Friend

Of-course, thyroid medications have some serious side effects.
But,You need not to be worried but watchful.
Regards
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Is It Dangerous For A Kid To Intake Thyroid Medication By Mistake?

Dear Friend Of-course, thyroid medications have some serious side effects. But,You need not to be worried but watchful. Regards