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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
medication & excercise
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.
medication & excercise
by roadie6571, Jul 16, 2007 12:00AM
I finally received the results from my uptake scan and the conclusion was that my thyroid issues stems from Graves Disease. The medication I have been given is an anti-thyroid called methimazole 15mg. Before the lab results came back an internal medicine doc had prescribed the beta blocker Propranaolo 80 mg but I stopped taking after a week because I was feeling groggy. I have been cleared by my endo to resume moderate excercise as long as I keep an eye on my heart rate. I have only been on the anti-thyroid med for about a week so the thyroid hasnt really normalized and my heart rate still got pretty high during my last physical activity (190 bpm). Would I be ok to start back the beta blocker while I am taking the anti-thyroid? I am willing to be a little tired if the beta blocker will control my heart rate so that I can race agin.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 16, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 16, 2007 12:00AM
Yes - we usually use beta blockers and tapazole together until the thyroid levels out then taper off the beta blocker. A lower dose of propanolol may work better for you -- ie 20-40mg, with the option of taking an additional 20mg as needed for high heart rate, etc.
Member Comments (2)
by sweetnjubie, Aug 28, 2007 08:02PM
To: roade6571
My endo suggested taking the beta-blocker before going to bed at night, I have just began taking Tapazole and Atenol, it has only been a week but I am feeling a slight bit better. See if taking it before bed helps, she also has me only taking half a pill, maybe talking to your doctor about the dosage will help.
by orndoc, Jun 04, 2008 06:41PM
A related discussion, excess weight gain after taking antithyroid meds was started.
