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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.
What are the possible side effects of taking Methimazole?
What is the most important information I should know about Methimazole?
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Trying to get to maintenance dose of methimazole - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Nov 04, 2009
I was diagnosed with Graves around 7/25 of this year and since have been taking a high dose...
On Methimazole For 6 (?) years - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Oct 24, 2009
I have been on Methimazole since December 2003 (I think?) At 1st I was on 30mg a day; then ...
2.5 mg per day Methimazole - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Oct 13, 2009
I was diagnosed with Graves Disease nearly one year ago. For the last 8 months I have been ...
Methimazole and cold intolerance - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Oct 06, 2009
I was diagnosed with Graves disease in June. Since then I've been on a very mild dose of me...
Teeth pain with methimazole - Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism Expert Forum
- Aug 20, 2009
I have been reading alot about teeth sensitivity, gum and jaw pain after RAI. I was dx wit...
Methimazole & itching - Thyroid Disorders Community
- May 24, 2009
Hi, I was just recently diagnosed with Grave's disease on the 27th of June with only a TSH ...
rai or surgery? - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Apr 25, 2009
Hello Dr., I have been having a very hard time with my graves disease (diagnosed in 2001...
Methimazole reaction - Cats Community
- Apr 21, 2009
My 14 year old cat was diagnosed with hyperthyroid disease in September. She started on .2...
Hyperthyroidism - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Nov 19, 2008
My mother age 60 went to her GP with extremely high BP 220/90 and fast heart rate of 120. A...
New to Methimazole...Feeling pretty yucky... - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Sep 15, 2008
HI folks... So I just started Methimazole today...I'm easing in at 10mg instead of 20 mg...
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