Levothyroxine use in older adults may increase bone loss even with normal TSH levels, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and individualized treatment to balance benefits and risks.

Levothyroxine, the second most frequently prescribed medication for older adults in the U.S., might be linked to bone loss, according to findings presented at the recent annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

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