Carbimazole tablets info & Carbimazole side effects - Patient
Feb 16, 2023 · Carbimazole is used to treat an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). Keep your regular appointments with your doctor so that your condition can be monitored and any dose adjustments can be made. You will need to have regular blood tests. Common side-effects tend to be minor but, on occasions, carbimazole can cause serious blood disorders.
Antithyroid Medication: Types, Uses, and Side Effects - Patient
Oct 22, 2023 · Carbimazole is the most widely prescribed antithyroid medicine in the UK. Propylthiouracil can be used instead if you develop a side-effect to carbimazole, or it may be used in a thyrotoxic crisis. Propylthiouracil is also used for an overactive thyroid gland in pregnancy.
Carbimazole is used to treat an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). Keep your regular appointments with your doctor so that your condition can be monitored and any dose adjustments can be made. You will need to have regular blood tests. Common side-effects tend to be minor but, on occasions, carbimazole can cause serious blood disorders.
Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid): Symptoms and Causes
Feb 25, 2020 · Warning: carbimazole can, rarely, affect your white blood cells which fight infection. Whilst taking carbimazole, you should see a doctor urgently for a blood test if you develop any of the following: A high temperature (a fever). A sore throat. Mouth ulcers. You should also stop taking carbimazole until you receive further instruction from ...
Carbimazole | Diabetes and hormone problems | Forums - Patient
Patient Forums for Carbimazole. Part of the Diabetes and hormone problems category. Symptom, treatment and advice from community members
Taking other meds with Carbimazole? | Hyperthyroidism | Forums
Jan 8, 2014 · I also take anti-inflammatory meds for arthritis as well as Tylenol for arthritis, blood pressure meds, small amount of antidepressant, vitamin D, Co-Q10 and take sinus meds when needed as well as antibiotics when prescribed. I don't think you will have an interaction but to be sure, check with your pharmacist.
long term carbimazole | Carbimazole | Forums - Patient
Oct 19, 2008 · Usually they give you about 18 months on carbimazole, and then see what happens if you stop taking it. If you get overactive again you need more definite treatment like RAI or surgery - and yes, usually you'll end up underactive then. Carbimazole is not something you can stay on forever. I've been on it since June and am doing well, not going ...
Carbimazole - low neutrophils WWYD? | Hyperthyroidism | Forums …
Jul 29, 2016 · My GP has just rung to say my neutrophil count is really low. I am currently on 10mg of carbimazole and my tsh is 4.75 and T4 is 13 so I am heading for hypothyroidism in any case. I see my consultant on Tuesday, but am tempted to drop my carb all together. I don't really think my GP knew what to suggest and I suggested cutting to 5mg and he ...
Liver problems from carbimazole? | Hyperthyroidism | Forums
Hopefully you Carbimazole dose will be reduced as well putting even less strain on your liver. Regarding changing medication, the alternative would be PTU (Propylthiouracil). which requires a much higher equivalent dose compared to Carbimazole and can cause serious liver problems in …
Puffy eyes after a mth of carbimazole? | Carbimazole | Forums
Jan 18, 2017 · cynth1983. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and was put on 15mg of carbimazole. Everything was getting better soon after i started. No more tremors, sweat and fatique etc... 1 mth on carbimazole, I developed puffy eyes! Not bulging/staring though. Just puffy eye bags. This is causing me to feel tired again.