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Tapazole and WBC effects
by LeHara, Jul 03, 2008 07:14AM
Hi,
I have been taking TAPAZOLE for week now: 5mg twice per day. My WBC were 7.5K when I started the treatment. Since 2 days ago I started to have a sore throat, my neck and muscles hurts a bit and I feel a small pain in my chest. It is like I develop a cold. The doctor told me to stop if any of these signs appear. The problem is that I have been dinking cold beverages working on my basement etc… These activities could induce a cold. Is it a way to know if my WBC a dropping too much? The doctor recommended a blood test in a month after the treatment started. Should I take precautions now or should I wait more ? If worst comes, what could happen. Thanks for answering.
I have been taking TAPAZOLE for week now: 5mg twice per day. My WBC were 7.5K when I started the treatment. Since 2 days ago I started to have a sore throat, my neck and muscles hurts a bit and I feel a small pain in my chest. It is like I develop a cold. The doctor told me to stop if any of these signs appear. The problem is that I have been dinking cold beverages working on my basement etc… These activities could induce a cold. Is it a way to know if my WBC a dropping too much? The doctor recommended a blood test in a month after the treatment started. Should I take precautions now or should I wait more ? If worst comes, what could happen. Thanks for answering.
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Cheryl
I have taken Methimazole (Tapazole) since last November. You can certainly have aches, pains, etc., off and on again, while the thyroid is trying to stabilize. However, I would at least contact your doctor about the cold like symptoms, as he may want to run lab work before the month is up. Tapazole can cause a decrease in platelets (a rare side effect).
Can't hurt to talk to your doctor.