Carbimazole comes under the imidazole group to treat hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis. Common side effects include headache, rashes, itching, joint and muscle pain, nausea, etc. The metabolization of Carbimazole into Methimazole is responsible for its antithyroid activity.
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Query: Hello doctor,My friend is undergoing a lumpectomy next week to remove a cancerous tumor. He has hyperthyroidism and is taking Carbimazole medication for it. Also, he is taking Omeprazole medication for his stomach issues. Will Carbimazole and Omeprazole hinder the lumpectomy operation in any negativ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The thyroid status of your friend should be done before the surgery so that it can be managed preoperatively. Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism is associated with adverse perioperative outcomes and complications during and after the surgery. ... Read Full »
My hyperthyroid status shifted to hypothyroid. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old male. I had a hyperthyroid since the last five years and was taking Carbimazole 5 mg thrice a day for the last two and a half years. Then, last month, I got my complete physical test done, and I got to know that my hyperthyroid had shifted to hypothyroid. So, the doc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query about your thyroid dysfunction and saw your reports in detail (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears that you were diagnosed with hyperthyroidism initially and were treated accordingly. The problem occurred when you had a ... Read Full »
Are there any dietary changes that can be followed to treat my hyperthyroidism?
Query: Hello doctor, I find I have reduced weight up to 15 lbs, but I do not perform any exercise or do not follow any diet. My menstrual cycle is also irregular for the past five months, my hair is thinning, and I sweat a lot nowadays. I am worried, and I suspect something might be abnormal. I was asked t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You send your full thyroid function test results. As per your signs and symptoms, it must be hyperthyroidism. Are you on any other medications, hypertension, or diabetes? Tablet Neo-Mercazole (Carbimazole) is used for this condition. Better go to your doctor as per you... Read Full »
My husband has an overactive thyroid. What are the treatment options for him?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband has been diagnosed with an overactive thyroid. He received two medicines, tablet Carbimazole 20 mg (twice a day) and tablet Levothyroxine 100 mg. I have an underactive thyroid, so giving him both the tablets seems strange. I researched the NHS website and understood that thi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Hyperthyroidism can be due to many reasons, including Graves’ disease, multinodular or single nodular goiter. Some endocrinologists prescribe tab Levothyroxine and tab Carbimazole together for active hyperthyroidism and later give Car... Read Full »
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