Propylthiouracil (ptu) For Hyperthyroidism

How long should I use PTU for hyperthyroidism? I have been taking this medication for (1) year with my tsh checked by my dr. every (3) months. I went off of PTU about 6 months ago and ended up in the hospital for atrial fibrillation. I do not have health insurance and need to know if I should cut back on the medicine? I take 2 tabs 2x's a day of the 50 mg Propylthiouracl.

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Only your doctor can advise you on whether or not it is safe for you to change the dosage of your medication. No one online can really answer that, since your full medical history, and TSH levels are unknown.

Typical side effects of this medication may include nausea, dizziness, hair loss, weight changes, and skin rash.

You may require a medication like this for the rest of your life, it depends on the specific details of your condition.

Do they think stopping it is what caused your afib?

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