A 40-year-old member asked:
What are the side effects when you stop taking your methimazole?
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Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Return of symptoms: If you stop methimazole, you might have return of the original symptoms prior to starting methimazole, that is, hyperthyroid symptoms such as: feeling nervous, fast heartbeat, weight loss, feeling hot, trouble sleeping, feeling anxious, sweating heavily, muscle weakness, increased appetite, frequent bowel movement...
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Side effects from methimazole unpleasant?
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Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Usually not: Most common side effects are rash, nausea, vomiting, headache, headache, swelling. It's used to treat hyperthyroidism. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism are more unpleasant in my opinion compared to methimazole.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Side effects from methimazole?
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Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Tapazole (methimazole): Some common side effects of Methimazole are" rash, nausea, vomiting, joint pain, loss of taste, hair loss, muscle pain, itchiness, drowsiness, dizziness, swelling, liver problems, bone marrow suppression...
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Last updated Feb 27, 2013
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