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Has anybody had Radio Iodine Therapy? I am due to have this done on Friday 11/11. Just wondering if there were any immediate side effects within the first 48 hours after taking the tablet. Thanks

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bantam12

I felt quite tired but otherwise no side effects at all.

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Denise617 in reply to bantam12

Thank you x

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Clutter

Denise617,

I had no immediate adverse effects. Dry mouth is a typical side effect so take boiled sweets and drinks with you.

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Denise617 in reply to Clutter

Thank you x

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thyroidnodules

i had no side effects either - didn't notice any difference.

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Denise617 in reply to thyroidnodules

Excellent thank you x

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skelly82

Didn't have any side effects at all though mine was a drink not tablets.

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Denise617 in reply to skelly82

Thank you, feeling more positive now. x

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Gerib

Bit of a dry/sore throat that was all.

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Denise617 in reply to Gerib

Thank you x

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proffishopper

No immediate effects for me. Took approximately three months before I was diagnosed as being under active. This took place more than twenty years ago, and luckily I have been generally fine on levothyroxine. Good Luck!

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Denise617 in reply to proffishopper

Thank you, feeling more positive now x

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