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Has anyone lost weight on carbimazole and if so how?

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In theory, if the Carbimazole dose gives you levels that are optimal, you shouldn't put weight on. If, as is usual, the Endo/GP lets you go hypo by leaving you on a dose that is too high you will never lose weight and even put more weight on.

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