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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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So far I've gained 20lbs in the past 5 months. The drugs are working (I CAN stop eating now). The Endo and PC are trying to convince me to do RAI treatment but I can't part from my thyroid gland. I'm feeling better than I have in a long time. I started on weight watchers 11/10/08 to lose this weight.
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Unsure if anything is really working. My levels are all over the place
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It had an almost immediate result with me.
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I got weird hives. and no because it caused me to get holes
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trying to adjust the levels
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It has lowered my thyroid function but now we are having trouble adjusting it, because now I am having symptoms of hypothyroid
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Worked really well. Felt good on Methimazole, but the endo took me off because I want to have a baby.
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my concern is weakness after about 20 minutes of walking. need to take breaks and then can walk again. am only 48 years old and used to be able to walk miles at a time
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My levels tend to "yo-yo" but they are certainly better than 6 months ago. Side effects - My brain seems to be slower than it used to :)
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seems to be working so far...feeling less symptoms.
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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]
