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What is methimazole used for?

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Hyperthyroidism: It is one treatment choice of people with a variety of hyperthyroid conditions.

Answered 9/29/2012

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Hyperthyroidism : Methimazole also known as tapazole (methimazole) is used to treat hyperthyroidism. This would include grave's disease, toxic multinodular goiter or toxic nodule. It is an alternative to radioactive iodine therapy or surgery.

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What would happen if I suddenly stopped taking my methimazole tapazole meds?

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I just switched over from tablets e 205 5mg methimazole to b p 655 tablet 5mg tablet methimazole . What is the difference between the two tablets.

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