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Propylthiouracil
Propythiouracil (PTU) can be used to control an overactive thyroid in the first trimester. PTU should be used with caution or avoided in the second and third trimester to avoid maternal liver complications.
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Tell me about PTU (propylthiouracil) effects/?
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Can you have a bad reaction to propylthiouracil (ptu)?
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Can you tell me about a bad reaction to propylthiouracil (ptu)?
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Is it possible for a person to have a bad reaction to propylthiouracil (ptu)?
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A 43-year old asked:
Whats the maximum milligrams of ptu (propylthiouracil) a person can take daily?
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A 45-year old asked:
What are the side effect propylthiouracil 50 mg?
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A 42-year old asked:
How does ptu (propylthiouracil) beta blocker effect teen?
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A 27-year old female asked:
been on ptu (propylthiouracil) for 13 days will the breathing issue stop?
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A 32-year old female asked:
My weight is raising after get medication for hyperthiroidism. Can I do exercise? I want standard weight now. FYI doc here give me PTU (propylthiouracil) and propanol
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A 24-year old male asked:
Which is more effective ptu (propylthiouracil) or methimazole?
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A 32-year old asked:
What can I expect after having a thyroidectomy and radioiodine treatment for PTU (propylthiouracil)?
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A 35-year old asked:
What are other medications for surgery other than carbimazole and propylthiouracil (ptu) and how effective are they?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Since taking 300mg of propylthiouracil, I've experienced tiredness, I sleep all day, I have no energy, could the medication be related to it??
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A 31-year old female asked:
Can propylthiouracil cause headaches? I've been taking propylthiouracil for a month and now have headaches almost daily. Could this be the cause?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Taken carbimazole and PTU (propylthiouracil) in the past for my thyroid, but they are not improving my condition, is there any other anti- thyroid drugs I can take??
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A 41-year old asked:
Can I take PTU (propylthiouracil) in pregnancy?
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A 33-year old asked:
Im having severe (even rare) side effects of ptu (propylthiouracil). Do I call my endo?
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A 52-year old male asked:
I can't take ptu (propylthiouracil) or tapazole. My Dr. Recommended surgery to correct my thyroid values. Is that a good option?
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A 24-year old male asked:
What you think of my prognosis if my labs are like this TSh0.025 frm 0.013 nd FT3 4.82 frm 6.10 after taking methimazole for 21dys but im on ptu (propylthiouracil) now?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Hi doctors my sister is 15yrs old and she has hypertyroid. Her doctor prescribe PTU (propylthiouracil) 100mg bid and propranolol 40mg daily for 9 months but nathing chan?
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A 30-year old asked:
Is everyone using ptu (propylthiouracil) for graves disease?
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A 35-year old asked:
I have hyperthyroidism. is taking ptu (propylthiouracil) OK in pregnancy?
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A member asked:
How long before ptu (propylthiouracil) is effective against hyperthyroidism?
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A 39-year old asked:
Are there any problems with taking propylthiouracil, topiramate once a day and sumatriptan?
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A 42-year old asked:
I have been on ptu (propylthiouracil) for 5 years now to treat hyperthyroidism. is it time for other therapy?
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A 38-year old asked:
how long till ur treated from hyperthyroidism? i hav been taking ptu (propylthiouracil) for 6 months now should i continue taking d meds?
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A 47-year old asked:
Is it possible that a person with graves disease be able to take medicine all their life such as ptu (propylthiouracil)?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can a person with graves disease take ptu (propylthiouracil) when pregnant?
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A 28-year old asked:
Ihave hyperthyroid for 4yrs now and protruding eyes for 3yrs. Im taking ptu (propylthiouracil) right now but eyes have not receded. Is there anything I can do for my eye?
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A 47-year old asked:
Taking ptu (propylthiouracil) for overactive thyroid and clomid (clomiphene) also; does smoking affect thyroid hormones?
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