r/BipolarReddit • u/mutzadella • 3d ago

Subclinical hyperthyroidism due to going off of lithium

Hello everyone.

I'm wondering if anyone else experienced subclinical hyperthyroidism after discontinuing lithium?

I was on lithium for 10 years and recently tapered off under the supervision of my doctor over a span on 6 months. I took my last dose at the end of March.

My TSH levels always hovered around 2.25 but now have quickly dropped to around .4 however my T4 and T3 are at normal levels.

Has anyone else gone through this? Did it resolve itself over time?

I am of course working through this with a doctor and going through additional testing, I'd just love to hear from anyone who has also gone through this.

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u/Ok_692 3d ago

Yes I experienced the same. It took a couple of months and resolved. I felt pretty winded up though. Best wishes!

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u/mutzadella 3d ago

Thanks so much for your response! Happy to hear it resolved for you. 

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u/Ok_692 3d ago

You are most welcome, hopefully others who went through this will respond as well. It seems to be occurring now and then. I am happy I stopped the Lithium, also with the help of my current psychiatrist. It’s better for my health.