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Below are Propylthiouracil reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 1 ratings/reviews, Propylthiouracil has an overall score of 7. The effectiveness score is 6 and the side effect score is 6. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence. | Propylthiouracil review by 43 year old female patient | | Rating |
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Effectiveness: | | Moderately Effective |
Side effects: | | Moderate Side Effects | | Treatment Info |
Condition / reason: | | Hyperthyroid - Graves Disease |
Dosage & duration: | | 150 - 450 mcg (dosage frequency: 3 times per day) for the period of 2 years |
Other conditions: | | None |
Other drugs taken: | | None | | Reported Results |
Benefits: | | Reduced the level of thyroid hormone, thereby minimizing many of the hyperthyroid symptoms. |
Side effects: | | Muscle cramps. |
Comments: | | PTU was administered in varying doses while thyroid hormone levels were monitored. The dose was adjusted accordingly, but often the response was a few weeks behind the dosage change, hence it was difficult to titer and keep hormone levels within normal ranges. |
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