Well my thanks to my history with 12 years of antidepressants in the form of ssri and snri. The last few years my TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) has waffled in and out of the normal range. It has finally went out and both my thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) have went down. This is a common side effect of ssri and snri.
On the flip side my diet is virtually salt free. No salt so very little iodine. I have requested a 24 hour urine test for iodine content. The test for low iodine. He has refused as it being unnecessary, take the medicine. I have sent him a message back saying what will it hurt? I want the test, I will pay for it and if my iodine is normal I will take the medicine. He said he will 'consider it'. Sounds like I may be looking for a new dr.