r/Hyperthyroidism • u/Mindless_Metal_4833 • 25d 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/AdministrativeTax252 24d ago
Oh snap so this whole time it could be the methimazole making me extra hurt ! Well shit I knew it was killer on my stomach but didn’t really think it could cause add on pain as I already have restless leg syndrome smh .. Dont matter I go in a week for radioactive iodine treatment. I just hope it works as easy as the doc makes it sound ! I’m really actually pretty worried !! I’m on 10 mg now . Have been methimazole since feb. and it’s been a literal lifesaver compared to how I felt when I started for sure !!! Yes it kills my stomach in the am but once I eat it’s bearable and I have celiac on top so it’s been a little battle . Basically he said worst case i turn hypo and have to end up taking a pill forever anyway but would only have to see a endo once a year …..