Experiences with Carbimazole

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Hyper + Neutropenia

My thyroid came under control with carbimazole within a matter of weeks. I thought that was too easy! I know have neutropenia. My neutrophils are at 0.1 (range 2 - 7.5), which doctors have assumed is caused by the carbimazole.My thyroid came under control with carbimazole within a matter of weeks. I thought that was too easy! I know have neutropenia. My neutrophils are at 0.1 (range 2 - 7.5), which doctors have assumed is caused by the carbimazole.

Hyperbeein Thyroid UK

Does Carbimazole suppress the immune system?

I know that a low white blood cell count is a dangerous, yet relatively rare side effect of Carbimazole. However, does Carbimazole suppress the immune system in general?I know that a low white blood cell count is a dangerous, yet relatively rare side effect of Carbimazole. However, does Carbimazole suppress the immune system in general?

Crabbin Graves Disease Support

Carbimazole issues

Hi there, I've just been diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism and started carbimazole a week ago (40mg once a day which I take in the morning).Hi there, I've just been diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism and started carbimazole a week ago (40mg once a day which I take in the morning).

Kez1459in Thyroid UK

Recently diagnose overactive thyroid due to nodule

Taking 20mg carbimazole. How long before you feel better?Taking 20mg carbimazole. How long before you feel better?

BentsandErnie16in Thyroid UK

Help with Thyroid Test Results

Hi there, I’ve been on Carbimazole for 2.7 years. My results were in range for the last 9 months and I felt well.Hi there, I’ve been on Carbimazole for 2.7 years. My results were in range for the last 9 months and I felt well.

Garbboin Thyroid UK

Hello, I have been asked to weigh up treatments for Graves Disease. I am being offered either RAI or a thyroidectomy. Advise appreciated

Having had lemtrada treatment I developed Graves’ disease and have taken 20 mg of carbimazole for 2 years but things are still not settling downHaving had lemtrada treatment I developed Graves’ disease and have taken 20 mg of carbimazole for 2 years but things are still not settling down

Mrseggin Thyroid UK

Reduce Carbimazole dosage

I am eating the same amount as usual but gaining weight about half a stone can I reduce carbimazole from 30mg to 20mg? ,It's not possible to get blood tests at the momentI am eating the same amount as usual but gaining weight about half a stone can I reduce carbimazole from 30mg to 20mg? ,It's not possible to get blood tests at the moment

frankmacin Thyroid UK

Carbimazole side affects?

Hi all, I’ve been on Carbimazole 5mg since Saturday, and in the last 2 days I’ve been having an awful headache and pain in my upper stomach. I know the headache is probably just a side affect but is it meant to cause pain in the upper stomach does anyone know?Hi all, I’ve been on Carbimazole 5mg since Saturday, and in the last 2 days I’ve been having an awful headache and pain in my upper stomach. I know the headache is probably just a side affect but is it meant to cause pain in the upper stomach does anyone know?

Pickles79in Thyroid UK

Does Carbimazole suppress the immune system?

I know that a low white blood cell count is a dangerous, yet relatively rare side effect of Carbimazole. However, does Carbimazole suppress the immune system in general? The reason I ask, is that I'm due to come off it and trying to weigh up the risks.I know that a low white blood cell count is a dangerous, yet relatively rare side effect of Carbimazole. However, does Carbimazole suppress the immune system in general? The reason I ask, is that I'm due to come off it and trying to weigh up the risks.

Crabbin Thyroid UK

Allergy to carbimazole anyone?

I started on carbimazole just over 2 weeks ago. Has anyone had an allergy to carbimazole, I'm on 40mg at present. The photo is an example of the rash, anyone think this is hives?I started on carbimazole just over 2 weeks ago. Has anyone had an allergy to carbimazole, I'm on 40mg at present. The photo is an example of the rash, anyone think this is hives?

Hkm2281in Thyroid UK

Graves’ disease & overactive thyroid as result of immunosuppressive treatment for MS

I’ve been over heating, sweaty and disgusting for a good couple of years but I only got the letter saying my thyroid results tested high in Jan (on my 40th 🙄) Since then started on low dose of Carbimazole and Propranolol. 2 weeks later my results shot up, now on 80mg Propranolol and 40mg CarbimazoleI’ve been over heating, sweaty and disgusting for a good couple of years but I only got the letter saying my thyroid results tested high in Jan (on my 40th 🙄) Since then started on low dose of Carbimazole and Propranolol. 2 weeks later my results shot up, now on 80mg Propranolol and 40mg Carbimazole

Eggymomoin Thyroid UK

An overactive thyroid, the effect of taking carbimazole long-term on the immune system

I would be interested in asking everyone who is taking Carbimazole how long they have been on the drug, and if long-term what doses are they are on, and what side effects they have. Tags: #Carbimazole #Agranulocytosis #surgeryI would be interested in asking everyone who is taking Carbimazole how long they have been on the drug, and if long-term what doses are they are on, and what side effects they have. Tags: #Carbimazole #Agranulocytosis #surgery

WestBurrafirthin Thyroid UK

Long term effect of Carbimazole on immune system

WestBurrafirthin Graves Disease Support

newly diagnosed Thyroid issue

Hi all , just been diagnosed with over active thyroid , put on carbimazole tabs once daily, a month ago , feeling so so exhausted 😴 is this normal ? Awaiting hospital appoint 19th July...kind regardsHi all , just been diagnosed with over active thyroid , put on carbimazole tabs once daily, a month ago , feeling so so exhausted 😴 is this normal ? Awaiting hospital appoint 19th July...kind regards

Bruno2019in Thyroid UK

Neutrophils lowest end of range

I removed my thyroid because I kept having neutropenia (to the point where my neutrophils were literally 0), which the doctors said was caused by carbimazole.I removed my thyroid because I kept having neutropenia (to the point where my neutrophils were literally 0), which the doctors said was caused by carbimazole.

Hyperbeein Thyroid UK

Has anyone taken Propylthiouracil PTU rather than Carbimazole?

Hi I'm wanting to hear from people who changed from carbimazole to PTU because they had side effects from it.Hi I'm wanting to hear from people who changed from carbimazole to PTU because they had side effects from it.

Janemariaclarkin Thyroid UK

Carbimazole and finger joint pain......

Since having a TIA and hyperthyroidism identified during the investigation, i have noticed my fingers becoming progressively stiffer and more painful on taking carbimazole 20mg daily. Is this normal?Since having a TIA and hyperthyroidism identified during the investigation, i have noticed my fingers becoming progressively stiffer and more painful on taking carbimazole 20mg daily. Is this normal?

Homeboy2020in Thyroid UK