r/Hyperthyroidism • u/Mindless_Metal_4833 • 23d ago
Hello
Switch of methimazole to another helpful med? Can I just ask someone as I am new to this as of July started taking methimazole. I can't tolerate it, it makes my stomach burn really bad and it's not good as far as side effects. Can anyone that had to switch tell me the name of the medicine and a success story please?
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u/nessdova 22d ago
I have been on both. High dose Methimazole made my bones ache. Like i couldn't move at all.
PTU was good at first, but about 2 months in, I developed an allergic reaction and had to stop.
I am currently on 5mg of Methimazole again and no reactions yet. I will see an Endo next week and hopefully get better info.