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If my wbc decreased on methimazole will they also decrease on ptu?

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Dr. Keith Thomae answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes, most likely.: PTU may even have a higher chance of causing this. Some decrease can usually be seen due to a number of factors. It should be monitored. With good physician monitoring, and the correct diagnosis treatment, you should be safe. Some of these effects are only temporary. Good luck / Prayers your way

Answered 2/28/2017

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Ive been taking methimazole for my hyperthyroidism for ten years. During this time my temperature was low, sometimes 96.5. Im improving & down to one pill a week now & noticed my temp is around 98.5. Would this be related to the decrease in meds?

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First decrease of tapazole (methimazole) (15mg to 10) shows increases in TSH (from 5 to 9), ft4 (9 to 11; 12-22 norm), ft3 (low norm to mid). What does this mean?

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