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Hi have been told to stop my cabrimazole for week before blood tests as my white blood cells are too low this gives me panic attacks anyone

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Anyone explain to me as doctor doesn’t tell me much just says not to worry!!

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Carbimazole can lower white blood cells which fight infection so your GP needs you to stop taking Carbimazole for a week to allow the white blood cells to recover to fight whatever infection you have.

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