Methimazole

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What is Methimazole?

Generic Name: methimazole
Other Brand Names: Tapazole, Northyx
Methimazole prevents the thyroid gland from producing too much thyroid hormone.
Methimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). It is also used before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment.
Methimazole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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I was diagnosed with Graves around 7/25 of this year and since have been taking a high dose...
I have been on Methimazole since December 2003 (I think?) At 1st I was on 30mg a day; then ...
I was diagnosed with Graves Disease nearly one year ago. For the last 8 months I have been ...
I was diagnosed with Graves disease in June. Since then I've been on a very mild dose of me...
I have been reading alot about teeth sensitivity, gum and jaw pain after RAI. I was dx wit...
Hi, I was just recently diagnosed with Grave's disease on the 27th of June with only a TSH ...
Hello Dr., I have been having a very hard time with my graves disease (diagnosed in 2001...
My 14 year old cat was diagnosed with hyperthyroid disease in September. She started on .2...
My mother age 60 went to her GP with extremely high BP 220/90 and fast heart rate of 120. A...
HI folks... So I just started Methimazole today...I'm easing in at 10mg instead of 20 mg...

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