Hyperthyroidism Support Group
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Has anyone been on this medication & experienced headaches? I am on 15mg a day and have been getting bad headaches daily. I see my Doctor this week but was wondering if anyone else had this side effect.
How long have you been on the 15 mg of MMI and how often is it being taken?
Google the Methimazole side effects and headaches is listed.
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I remember headaches when I first started. Since you have been on the meds for a month, I think it’s time for your blood tests. Blood tests should be taken after each month so the doctor (and of course, you) should know your numbers. T.S.H., Free T3 and Free T4. Also, TSI and TRaB. These numbers will allow your doctor to gauge the amount of medication you are taking. I started with 10mg per day, 1 month later, 5mg per day, then they took me off because I was going HYPO, then they put me on lesser amounts. I am now taking 5mg each week.
It’s good to set up a journal/diary to gauge your symptoms with the meds, supplements, foods and anything that might be upsetting your GD.
Also, when you take your meds, are you taking it with a full glass of water and waiting an hour until you eat or taking other supplements. I have been doing that and I haven’t had headaches. I hope your labs can help you rid yourself of this symtpom. Take Care.