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ea0035p1048 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2014

Adherence of levothyroxine treatment in primary hypothyroid patients in Turkey: a multicenter study

Yavuz Dilek Gogas , Keskin Lezzan , Atmaca Aysegul , Dikbas Oguz , Hekimsoy Zeliha , Sahin Ibrahim , Yalin Serap , Yilmaz Murat , Uygur Melin , Yazici Dilek , Sarac Fulden , Sancak Seda , Sekizkardes Sibel , Asmaz Ozlem

Non adherence to medication schedules by patients with chronic illnesses has long been recognized as a problem. The aim of this study is to evaluate levothyroxine (L-T4) compliance, daily dosage and TSH levels under treatment in primary hypothyroid patients.We included 1636 primary hypothyroid patients over 1 year under L-T4 (F/M: 1469/167, 46±13 years of age) included from 11 tertiary health care ...