What is Methimazole?
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Methimazole is used for palliative treatment of hyperthyroidism, return the hyperthyroid patient to a normal metabolic state prior to thyroidectomy, and to control thyrotoxic crisis that may accompany thyroidectomy.
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How do members experience Methimazole?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graves' disease | 226 | 26 | |
| Hyperthyroidism | 128 | 17 | |
| Hashimoto's thyroiditis | 3 | 1 | |
| Enlarged thyroid (goiter) | 1 | 1 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 4 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 | |
| Circulation problems | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Dry skin | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 12 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 23 |
Member evaluations
Persevering
evaluated on Feb 03, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid): Major
- Side effects: None
MoonRiderU
evaluated on Oct 15, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid): Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
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