Tapazole and WBC effects

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.  

[ChitChatNine]

Hello and WELCOME to the Community; I am not well-versed in regard to your ? but wanted to say hello .. I think others will jump in to help ...

WELCOME!

Cheryl

[HyperT77]

Hi and welcome!

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.

[cbread]

I just went thru this! I have had a sore throat for 4-5 weeks and so called my doctor about the WBC count. He said come in and get tested so I did and everything is normal. So it was just an actual sore throat.  I started taking extra vitamin C and drinking way more fluids and it's finally starting to clear. If you are concerned, get the test but it seems pretty soon (just two weeks right?) to have such a sudden drop. But when in doubt, give them blood. That's my motto!

[LeHara]

Thanks a lot for youre answers. My throat got a bit better, so I decided to wait another week before going to doc. The thing is, visiting the doctor takes a day, blood tests a week to get the results...so a lot of trouble. My concern was if Tapazole can decrease the WC so much in 1 week. But of course best thing is to check the blood. Anyhow thanks a lot for youre help