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Do i need to stop methimazole before thyroid technetium scan?

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YES!: You need to be off methimazole at least 4-7 days before the scan. Check w/your doctor before stopping the anti-thyroid drugs and with the nuclear medicine doc before scheduling the scam.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/27/2019

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