Is methimez is steroids?

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Asked for Female, 42 Years

My doc prescribed me methimez 20mg for Hyperthyroidism. Now, Suffering from Hypothyroidism since one year I'm taking the same doge as doc had prescribed

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

Methamizole is a anti thyroid drug used in treatment of hyperthyroidism. It is not a steroid. Since you are using it for long time it has decreased your thyroid function and caused hypothyroidism. You may need to reduce the dosage so that your thyroid function recovers

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