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How come propylthiouracil used to treat hyperthyroidism?

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It is one treatment: It blocks the overproduction of thyoid hormone by the overactive thyroid gland and reduces conversion of T4 to the more active t3 (liothyronine) at peripheral tissues.

Dr Mendizabal and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/15/2015

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Other pregnancy safe hyperthyroid medication? I am almost 16 weeks, I refuse to take PTU, (propylthiouracil) its the worst medicine ever created, why not coat them?

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