Why TAPAZOLE* (Methimazole ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of TAPAZOLE: highly satisfied (average rating score: 4.63)
(based on 8 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** TAPAZOLE
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyperthyroidism* | 2 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of TAPAZOLE **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thyroiditis | 2 |
| 2 | Feeling cold | 1 |
| 3 | Insomnia | 1 |
| 4 | Tremor | 1 |
| 5 | Rash macular | 1 |
| 6 | Paraesthesia | 1 |
| 7 | Pruritus | 1 |
| 8 | Hepatic enzyme increased | 1 |
| 9 | Jaundice | 1 |
| 10 | Feeling hot | 1 |
| 11 | Liver function test | 1 |
| 12 | Diarrhoea* | 1 |
| 13 | Alopecia | 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 TAPAZOLE
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Methimazole (Metizol, Methizol, Thyrozol, Favistan, Mercazol, Mercazole, Tirodril, Strumazol, Methimazole, Tapazole)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com