Anti-Thyrox 20mg Tablet Health Feed

Hi, Lybrate user, Both are used for anti hyperthyroidism.
Take care.

You need to increase your medicine antithyrox. And repeat tsh after 6 weeks.

Hello, thanks for the query. The thyroid hormone levels suggest she has hyperthyroidism. So carbamizole needs to be continued. (dosage is not mentioned). Usually that drug needs to be given for 18 months to 24 months. Once tsh levels comes around 3 to 4 mu/l (or normal range) then tablets can be discontinued. In quite a few cases hyperthyroidism is reversed. However, in a few patients it may come back after a few months. That needs to be observed with once is 3 to 6 months check up of thyroid pr...more

Hello lybrate user, take homeopathic treatment along with thyrocab (synthetic hormone) for hypothyroidism to ensure good results.it is safe,natural and holistic way of treatment. natural homeopathy medicines like calcerea, natrum, etc.; are highly effective for hypothyroidism. homeopathic medicine are selected individually on the basis of thorough details of patient like medical history, routine, causes, temperament etc..; such well selected remedy naturally improves the thyroid gland, balance t...more

You should not take any medicine without doctor's advice it maybe harmful and can lead other complications. We have to look into the details of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.

Hello, Thanks for the query.
The anti-thyroid treatment is usually given for a period of 18 months or some times up to 24 months. In case if the level of TSH returns to normal earlier, then treatment is discontinued. Since you have not mentioned the duration of the treatment (how long the drug is being taken) or current TSH level, plus whether you have the symptoms of the disease, it is difficult to give any opinion. Thanks.

Hello, Thanks for the query.
Treatment for Hyperthyroidism with anti-thyroid drugs has to be continued for 12 to 18 months, some times up to 24 months. Once the TSH level comes to around 3 mU/L (0.5 to 5 mU/L), then drug is discontinued. Later TSH is checked on regular basis (every six moth). If it remains with in normal range, that means one is cured form hyperthyroidism.
Taking treatment for a few weeks is not good at all. It does not have any specific action. Thanks.

hyperthyroidism before pregnancy means through pregnancy there is antithyroid treatment on. Carbimazole crosses the placental barrier, hence can affect the development of thyroid gland in fetus causing hypothyroidism. So propylthiouracil is preferred as it does not cross the placental barrier. However, there are possible side effects of these drugs affecting the pregnancy. Usually antithyroid drugs are given for 12 to 18 months and stopped. That could be one option when hyperthyroidism is comple...more

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
In some cases when TSH levels do go up during the antithyroid treatment, T4 (Thyroxine) is usedm to counter hypothyroidieffects. Since the doctor has recommended the same, please do take. Thanks.

Hello, thanks for the query.
I have seen the details mentioned. I am sure you must have taken carbimazole on the advise of an endocrinologist or a physician. I am sure while starting the treatment he/she might have given you all the necessary information regarding the duration of the treatment and how to go about.
In treating hyperthyroidism anti-thyroid drug/s are given for a period of 18 to 24 months. During this period thyroid hormones are periodically checked to see how the treatment...more