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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
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Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
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by beta123, Dec 15, 2008 12:39PM
My endo prescribed Inderal 20 mg twice a day for my rapid heart beat he said since I was subclinical hyperthyroism right now and have been for the past year that treating the thyroid was not warrented. My question is inderal going to help my anxiety and my rapid heart beat? this seems like a high dose of bld pressure medicine for someone who has never taken any before. Is the dosage in the right range?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Dec 15, 2008 07:37PM
, Dec 15, 2008 07:37PM
inderal 20mg 2x/day is a low dose and can be helpful.
However, in cases with "mild hyperthyroidism" I have often used a low dose of methimazole to normalize thyroid function then re-evaluate the symptoms as the inderal only treats symptoms, not really the thyroid.
However, in cases with "mild hyperthyroidism" I have often used a low dose of methimazole to normalize thyroid function then re-evaluate the symptoms as the inderal only treats symptoms, not really the thyroid.
I now take 20 mg freely in the morning. If i feel hyper in the evening, i will take 10-20 according to my symptoms.
My BP did drop, but i was borderline hyper anyway, so now i am in good range.
check your BP just to be safe. I was told a dose of 80-120mg is what is used for hypertension.
good luck