GENERIC NAME: METHIMAZOLE - ORAL (meh-THIM-uh-zole)

BRAND NAME(S): Tapazole

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication prevents the thyroid gland from producing thyroid hormone. It is used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) and to prepare the thyroid for surgery.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication at regular intervals around the clock, usually 3 times daily, every eight hours. Or take as directed by your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, nausea, loss of taste sensation, headache, drowsiness or dizziness. If any of these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following: fever, sore throat, easy or unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, yellowing of the eyes or skin, vomiting, general weakness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, blood disorders, any allergies you may have. Before you have surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor that you take this medication. Methimazole is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medication. This drug is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Do not breast-feed while using this drug. Consult your doctor.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: warfarin, digoxin, beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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