Query about carbimazole dose?

[lisam467]

I have Graves Disease and was recently reduced from 20mg a day of Neo-mercazole (carbimazole) to 5mg.  I was told to stop taking it for 2-days and to start back on 5mg a day.  Apparently my blood test results were just below normal.  Is this unusually low for a dosage? The reason I ask is because I'm having heart palpitations, anxiety, tremors and I'm feeling weak and exhausted all over again.  I was feeling great on the 20mg and now I feel terrible.

[lisam467]

Hey Deb,  My symptoms have finally settled down and I've had a great last few days.  It would seem that 10mg was the right dose all the long.  I tried 5mg but way to many heart palps so will stick to 10mg until I can get some more tests done :)

[lisam467]

I decided on a dose of 10mg Sally and so far it's working for me :)  I'll remain on the 10 now until I can get some more tests run to see where I'm at.  Thanks for the advice.

[Smilerdeb]

Wait 2 weeks from dose change then go for labs BUT if the hyper symptoms dont subside...go sooner.
Also split the meds up so you have a dose at bedtime.

[Super_sally888]

Hi,

I am sure tomorrow is too early to get testing.  Some others will chime in on appropriate timing for testing.

[lisam467]

Hi Sally,

I changed my dosage today so I'm now on 10mg a day.  Just out of curiosity, would you know how long I woud need to wait until I can go and get some more TFT tests done?

I just want to gauge where I'm at now, although I only changed my dosage to 10mg today.  Is it to early to go and get some new blood work done tmrw?

[Super_sally888]

Maybe the dose reduction was too much and you still need a higher dose (less than 20, but more than 5).  I'd reckon you should call your doctor asap and tell him what's going on and ask him to revise the dose.