Thyrodip
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About Thyrodip Products
Thyrodip Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Thyrodip are Skin rash, Headache, Skin pigmentation, Pain, Joint stiffness, Nausea1a, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Hair loss.
How Thyrodip Products work
Carbimazole is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Patient Concerns about Thyrodip Products
Frequently asked questions about Thyrodip Products
Frequently asked questions about Carbimazole
Q. Can I just stop taking Thyrodip 5mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Thyrodip 5mg Tablet even if you start feeling better. You may have to take it for several months depending on your investigations. The duration of the treatment will continue till the thyroid hormone levels return to normal. This duration may vary from six months to 18 months. Your doctor will decide when the treatment should be stopped.
Q. How long does Thyrodip 5mg Tablet take to work?
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Thyrodip 5mg Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Q. Can Thyrodip 5mg Tablet cause hair loss?
Thyrodip 5mg Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Thyrodip 5mg Tablet or replacing Thyrodip 5mg Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.
Q. Who should not take Thyrodip 5mg Tablet?
You should not take Thyrodip 5mg Tablet if you have serious liver disorder or serious blood disorder. You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are allergic to Thyrodip 5mg Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Thyrodip 5mg Tablet.
Q. My sister is taking Thyrodip 5mg Tablet for overactive thyroid gland. She frequently gets sore throat and stops and restarts the treatment again and again. Is there any risk if she continues to take Thyrodip 5mg Tablet when she has sore throat?
Very rarely, Thyrodip 5mg Tablet interferes with the bone marrow and causes a drastic drop in white blood cells. These white blood cells are a part of the body's defense against bacterial infections, such as sore throats. So, a sore throat can sometimes be the first clue that Thyrodip 5mg Tablet is affecting the bone marrow. Your sister should contact her doctor and get a blood test. If a blood test shows her white blood cell count to be normal, then she can continue Thyrodip 5mg Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
Q. How does Thyrodip 5mg Tablet affect children?
The effectiveness and side effects of Thyrodip 5mg Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Thyrodip 5mg Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.
Q. I have been taking warfarin, so will it have any effect on Thyrodip 5mg Tablet therapy?
If you have started taking Thyrodip 5mg Tablet, the dose of warfarin may need adjustment. You should consult your doctor and get your bleeding time checked so that the dose can be adjusted according to the results of the investigations.
Q. Even if my liver is normal, can Thyrodip 5mg Tablet cause any liver problems?
Yes, Thyrodip 5mg Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Thyrodip 5mg Tablet can be the yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice). It may also cause abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, etc. If you notice jaundice, you should discontinue Thyrodip 5mg Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
Q. If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Thyrodip 5mg Tablet?
No, it is advisable not to take Thyrodip 5mg Tablet during pregnancy as it may cause abnormalities in your baby. You should consult your doctor because if your thyroid hormone levels are not controlled, the chances of birth defects in your baby are much more. In case Thyrodip 5mg Tablet is the only option for you, your doctor will prescribe the lowest possible dose, which will be regulated according to your condition. You can stop it 3-4 weeks before delivery to reduce the chances of complications in your baby.
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