Medications such as salicylates, lithium, and sulfonamides can influence thyroid levels by
a. increasing T3 . c. decreasing T3.
b. increasing T4 . d. decreasing T4.
C
Salicylates, lithium, and sulfonamides can cause a decrease in T3 levels.
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