Iodine Supplementation (for iodine deficiency)

Treatment for Hypothyroidism

Typical Dosage: 150-300 mcg daily (dietary)

Effectiveness
90%
Safety Score
85%
Clinical Trials
300
Participants
50K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

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Tylenol💊
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Water💧
85
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
150-300 mcg daily (dietary)
Time to Effect
Weeks to months for full correction of deficiency
Treatment Duration
Long-term for prevention, months to years for correction
Evidence Quality
HIGH
Number Needed to Treat (NNT)
50(Treat 50 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Number Needed to Harm (NNH)
5000(Treat 5000 patients to see 1 additional serious adverse event)
Confidence Score
80%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$20
Monitoring:$150
Side Effect Mgmt:$0
Total Annual:$170
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENT
ICER
$1,000/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.9
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$189
Cost per Remission
$189
Iodine Supplementation (for iodine deficiency) Outcomes

for Hypothyroidism

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+90%
Response Rate
+90%
Remission Rate
+90%
Common Side Effects
Iodism (with excessive doses)
+3%
Hyperthyroidism (in susceptible individuals)
+0.5%

Sources:

oup.com
wikipedia.org
thyroid.org

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