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Is there a difference between synthroid (thyroxine) and methimazole?
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Yes: Synthroid (thyroxine) is used for hypothyroidism (low thyroid.) Methimazole is used for hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid.).
Answered 6/28/2014
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