Hyperthyroidism: Medicines for Symptoms - Topic Overview
Additional medicines that doctors may use to treat the symptoms of hyperthyroidism include:
- Beta-blocker medicines, including propranolol (such as Inderal), atenolol (Tenormin), or metoprolol (Lopressor), to control a fast heartbeat, tremors, sweating, and nervousness. Your doctor may prescribe one of these medicines while you are waiting for antithyroid medicine or radioactive iodine treatment to start working.
- Medicated eyedrops, if your eyes are irritated.
- Corticosteroid medicines, to control any pain or swelling in the thyroid gland.
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November 04, 2011
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