Tapazole

Methimazole

Thiamazole, also known as methimazole, is a medication used to treat hyperthyroidism.[2] This includes Graves disease, toxic multinodular goiter, and thyrotoxic crisis.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Full effects may take a few weeks to occur.[3] Common side effects include itchiness, hair loss, nausea, muscle pain, swelling, and abdominal pain.[2] Severe side effects may include low blood cell counts, liver failure,...

I am wanting to take St. John's Wort for depression but I'm also on Tapazole for a thyroid problem will it interfere with Tapazole? ## I used the Medscape Interaction Checker, and didn't find any issues listed, but it is always best to double check with your doctor, or pharmacist to be sure. Tapazole may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, loss of taste, hair loss, and itching, according to FDA reports. Ref: Tapazole Medline Plus Are you on any other medications? Have you informed your doctor of your depression?

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Is inositol safe to take with tapazole. ## Hello Jan! How are you? Unfortunately, since the Inositol isn't actually considered a drug, I haven't been able to find any information on possible interactions. Have you tried asking your doctor or pharmacist? I'll keep looking and post back, when I have information for you.

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general info ## I have just been prescribed a 10mg dse daily of tapozole. Just wondering what peoples experiences are on tha drug ## ## My doc put me on 20mg of tapazole per day i only took it for 2 months now my levels dropped so low,and i gained 10pound in one week.my doc called me, to stop taking it, Is this normal for hyperthyroid levels to drop so low in this short time?.And will i lose the weight.don't understand how it all works.Anyone out there had the same happen to them. ## what are the effects of taking Tapozole for many years? ## what are the effects of being on TAPOLOZE FOR YEARS?

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Two questions...Has anyone taking Toprol XL experienced extreme bouts of lightheadedness, but not to the point of dizziness? Has anyone taken Toprol XL and estrogen replacement? Thanks for your time and input. ## My husband (Larry) after having open heart surgery was prescription Topazole for an enlarged thyroid gland . Is this a serious disease as suggested and why not synthroid pills. ## The difference in what is prescribed, depends on what type of thyroid issue he has, what is causing it to be enlarged. A person can have either and overactive or an underactive thyroid. Since Tapazole is an antithyroid medications, I have to assume then, that his is over active. Synthroid would be prescribed for an underactive thyroid to supplement the lack of hormones it is producing. So basically, y...

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tapazole

round white tablet ## Pill Image This is Tapazole 5mgs, methimazole, it prevents the thyroid gland from producing too much thyroid hormone.

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I've just been prescibed a 10 mg daily dose of tapazole and I'm wondering about other peoples experiences with this drug.

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Tapazole 5 mg Oral Tablet by Remedyrepack Inc. ## Markings: J94 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 52125-082-02 ## Active Ingredients: Methimazole

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Tapazole 10 mg Oral Tablet by Remedyrepack Inc. ## Markings: J95 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 52125-133-02 ## Active Ingredients: Methimazole

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Tapazole 5 mg Oral Tablet by King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: J94 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 60793-104-01 ## Active Ingredients: Methimazole

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Tapazole 10 mg Oral Tablet by King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: J95 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 60793-105-01 ## Active Ingredients: Methimazole