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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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Worked very well.
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I had the grave's disease for 10 years. Since I started methimazole it got better and better (the eye problem too, it's not that obvious now) and now I am taking 2,5 mm a day, but for a long time, that is almost for 7 years. We were expecting for the thyroid starting to work again by its own, but it didn't, so I was suggested a surgery
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only 1 month along. so far so good.
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yes and now NO!
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just started it a few days ago
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they just upped my dose today
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seemed to work very well, not alot of side effects, maybe some itching in very beginning, iam now in hypo and had to stop taking.
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I was on it for 5 1/2 years before my doctor switched me to PTU. It kept me stable, but we couldn't wean me off of it.
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didnt work. I had to have thyroidectomy
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Dizzy and drowsy of course. We are still tweekin git to find my correct balance. I may feel good but am always aware I am on something. No one else can tell unless I mention it.
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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]
