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Methimazole
I have a low thyroid but my doctor prescribed me methimazole 5 mg. Also my mother have low thyroid but she takes different medication.
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello.... No for low thyroid problem doctor present levothyroxin.. In high thyroid problem above medicine is prescribed... Attach your thyroid profile, or consult general physician once again.. Don't take medicine until you confirm..... Talk to your doctor.. It's easy, elevated TSH is present in low thyroid problems..
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