Why PROPYLTHIOURACIL* (Propylthiouracil ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of PROPYLTHIOURACIL: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.63)
(based on 8 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** PROPYLTHIOURACIL
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyperthyroidism* | 3 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of PROPYLTHIOURACIL **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weight increased | 2 |
| 2 | Irritability | 1 |
| 3 | Hepatic congestion | 1 |
| 4 | Hypometabolism | 1 |
| 5 | Back pain | 1 |
| 6 | Musculoskeletal discomfort | 1 |
| 7 | Chills | 1 |
| 8 | Abdominal discomfort | 1 |
| 9 | Arthralgia | 1 |
| 10 | Neuropathy peripheral | 1 |
| 11 | Gastrointestinal disorder | 1 |
| 12 | Suicidal behaviour | 1 |
| 13 | Alopecia | 1 |
| 14 | Tremor | 1 |
| 15 | Psychomotor hyperactivity | 1 |
| 16 | Palpitations | 1 |
| 17 | White blood cell count | 1 |
| 18 | Oesophagitis | 1 |
| 19 | Decreased appetite | 1 |
| 20 | Nausea* | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for PROPYLTHIOURACIL
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Propylthiouracil (Propylthiouracil)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com