Carbimazole and itching
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Hi I've just found i have an overactive thyroid, after palpitations and weight loss drive me to see my doctor. My T3 and T4 were treble what the should be and TSH Non existent. I've been taking 40mg carbimazole for the last 4 weeks, just dropping down to 30mg today. I've had 2 sore throats which the docs did a blood test for straightaway but my white blood cells are fine. But the itching and hives is AWFUL! I've been taking benadryl which definitely helps (doc confirmed this is the best course of action). I also have an option to swap onto PTU but reading the forum it sounds like there are just as many side effects! Does anyone have any advice : carbimazole or PTU? Also does alcohol trigger the itching? I had my first alcoholic drink at the weekend and Bang! ITCHING started and has lasted 5 days but seems to be easing though I'm not sure if that's the Benadryl working. Awaiting test results for Graves though so far I don't have any other symptoms.
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Tarun
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LindaLolly
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Talha_J. LindaLolly
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kim82
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19julie60 LindaLolly
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joannagof LindaLolly
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i m afraid of these bad effects of carbimazole.Thought is an amazing drug yet is a very strong drug...and we donw know how it will affect our body.
If it seems to be easing give it a chance.Some times i think its our body try to adjust the "new life" with carbimazole.
Id its getting worse you should go to your edno.
katechow88 LindaLolly
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Hi Linda
May I know are you still continue taking carbimazole? I am having hives too , it's has been a week .