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Methimazole is a drug used to treat hyperthyroidism, a condition that usually occurs when the thyroid gland is producing too much thyroid hormone. It is also taken before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine therapy, to lower thyroid hormone levels and minimize the effects of thyroid manipulation. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Graves' Disease | 227 |
78% |
| Hyperthyroidism | 106 |
91% |
| Hypothyroidism | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 82% (334
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Methimazole Reviews
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it help but not very much.
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So far (just two weeks) I haven't seen a difference.
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Only been on it a couple of weeks - seems to be working o.k. Only take 5mg AM and 5mg PM
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Not sure yet. Have questions on it.
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It makes me go hypo, but seems to have worked. I am in remission right now. I added in some Levoxyl and did well.
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works well to protect my eyes, but makes me go hypo.
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I don't think this is working, I've been on both of these meds since last year.
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Worked very well to control the symptoms of palpitations, sweating, hair loss, TED, shakes in hands, heart pumping loud, sleep deprivation, etc.. No Side Effects.
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taking 2 tabs daily... works ok
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some improvement, but strange symptoms and behaviours
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Hi Heather, thanks for the info. I feel better about taking the Methimazole based on what you said. I was definitely not a candidate for RAI because o... [More] -
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Has anyone started on Methimazole at 40 mg/day? I'm on 20 mg AM and PM. From my reading that seems a bit much. I've only been on the drug since Februa... [More] -
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ohh :( I so know how you feel! I went through that in the beginning also. When I first started taking methimazole I did not notice a difference except... [More] -
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I feel your pain. I had it so bad I couldn't walk for two months. Anyway have your endo check your Potassium levels. That and it looks like your docs ... [More] -
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been back on meds Methimazole for a little over a week... secound day I actually felt great. still tired, had week muscles but felt much better. Now ... [More]
