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Carbimazole side effects

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I am quite intolerant of Carbimazole - liver enzymes are abnormal and my white cell count is low -neutropenia and really sore gums/teeth. All a reaction to the meds but my Endocrynologist insists the alternatives medications are not much better. It’s take the meds or surgery or RA Iodine - my anti-bodies are still high after eight months of treatment. I am feeling so sick of this. Anyone else with Graves swap to a different medication with better results? Apologies for the grizzle!

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My friend had bad reaction to carbimazole so she had RAI quite quickly after being diagnosed. She is now hypo and is well on a small dose of levothyroxine. RAI works for some people. It is a gamble.

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