Ptu

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Propylthiouracil (PTU) is a medication used to treat hyperthyroidism.[1] This includes hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease and toxic multinodular goiter.[1] In a thyrotoxic crisis it is generally more effective than methimazole.[1] Otherwise it is typically only used when methimazole, surgery, and radioactive iodine is not possible.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include itchiness, hair loss, ...

How long should I use PTU for hyperthyroidism? I have been taking this medication for (1) year with my tsh checked by my dr. every (3) months. I went off of PTU about 6 months ago and ended up in the hospital for atrial fibrillation. I do not have health insurance and need to know if I should cut back on the medicine? I take 2 tabs 2x's a day of the 50 mg Propylthiouracl. ## Only your doctor can advise you on whether or not it is safe for you to change the dosage of your medication. No one online can really answer that, since your full medical history, and TSH levels are unknown. Typical side effects of this medication may include nausea, dizziness, hair loss, weight changes, and skin rash. You may require a medication like this for the rest of your life, it depends on the specific ...

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I took PTU for 8 years but not continuesly. I did not consult/return to my doctor for further check-up. I hope that I did not get too much side effect using this medicine. Thanks for this site, I stopped taking it when I read some comments and side effects.

I got a new prescription for PTU and the pill is small, round and white with 480 Westword on one side. Is this the correct medication? ## i don't know what ptu is i just started taking them to and have done a little research there for people with hyperthyroidism, it decreases the amount iodine the thyroid takes.

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round white with numbers 54-823 ## I just got a prescription for Propylthiouracl for my hyperthyroid and I later had a fainting spell with severe nausea. I'm wondering if I got the right medication? The pill is small, white and round with nothing on one side and 480 Westword on the other. Can you please confirm that this is PTU? Thank You ## Hi Charlotte. I am always happy to help if I can. The pill you received is Propylthiourcil 50mg. However, if it is not the same brand of pill that you were used to getting, it is possible that something in the inactive ingredients may disagree with you and be causing the nausea. You may want to speak to your doctor, either to get something to help prevent the nausea or ask the pharmacy if they can order in the brand that you were previously taki...

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My nephrologist change my medicine norvasc to coveram im afraid to take it because somebody told me covernam can high my creatinine and potassium is it true? ## Yes, it may cause such issues as a side effect, according to the NIH, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination. However, not everyone experiences such side effects, so the only way to find out if you will is by actually trying the medication. The same risks were associated with the Norvasc. Are you on any other medications? ## Yes its true the coveram make high my creatine so my doctor gave me nebovolol nebilet. So im taking nebivolol in the morning and norvasc in the evening. Im also taking ketobest 3 times a day fortifer fa once a day atorvastain atenurix and polynerv 1000. And also ptu, i have anemia hy...

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I am taking PTU 50mg twice a day, for almost 10 months during my pregnancy, until now, because i have hyperthyrodism. my question is what kind of contraseptive na pwede po sa condition ko?

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Ptu 50 mg Oral Tablet by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp ## Markings: Westward;480 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0143-1480-01, 0143-1480-10, 0143-1480-25

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Ptu 50 mg Oral Tablet by Actavis Elizabeth LLC ## Markings: R;348 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0228-2348-10

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Ptu 50 mg Oral Tablet by Ncs Healthcare of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs ## Markings: 348 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0615-7583-39

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Ptu 50 mg Oral Tablet by Remedyrepack Inc. ## Markings: Westward;480 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 24236-204-20

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Ptu 50 mg Oral Tablet by Rebel Distributors Corp. ## Markings: Westward;480 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 42254-010-30

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Ptu 50 mg Oral Tablet by Avkare, Inc. ## Markings: Westward;480 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 42291-550-01

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Ptu 50 mg Oral Tablet by Remedyrepack Inc. ## Markings: 348 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 49349-929-02

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Ptu 50 mg Oral Tablet by Dava International Inc. ## Markings: P;33;LL ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 67253-651-10, 67253-651-11

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Ptu 50 mg Oral Tablet by Cardinal Health ## Markings: 348 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 55154-5996-0, 55154-5996-4

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Ptu 50 mg Oral Tablet by Cardinal Health ## Markings: West;ward;480 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 55154-7453-0, 55154-7453-4