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17 yr old son (65 kg) diagnosis graves 6/13. 10mg methimazole 3x day since july (july -oct.) now has low wbc. in mid aug. ft4 was 1.7 (norm 1.6) overdose?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Low white count: Chest with your doctor. It looks like you need an adjustment of your methimazole.

Answered 10/18/2013

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A member asked:

17 yr old son (65 kg) diagnosis graves 6/13. 10mg methimazole 3x day since july (july -oct.) now has low wbc. in mid aug. ft4 was 1.7 (norm 1.6) overdose?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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