Can you tell me about methimazole for thyroid?

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I have toxic thyroid. I have been taking tapazole (methimazole). If something happens that I am not able to get this med any longer. What can I do ?

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Methimazole: This medication is used to slow down thyroid hormone production from the thyroid. It is used to treat graves' disease or other conditions that cause hyperthyroidism.

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