Does Ptu Taste Horrible to Everyone? Posted: 04-29-04 00:54am
Can anyone tell if propylthiouracil (ptu)
taste horrible for them as well and why??
It's so bad its almost intolerable! Im
thinking of switching to methimazole
(tapazole), anyone know about that?
Would really appreciate some feedback!!
Thanks!
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emmaxtera
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 May 2004 Posts: 2 Location: Maine
It Does Taste Horrible Posted: 05-12-04 07:21am
I was only on it for 1 week because I
ended up having an allergic reaction but
every time I took it I thought I was going
to be sick from the aftertaste. I have
since been but on tapazole - (much
better).
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MadeYouLook
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 1 Location: New York
Ptu Bad Taste Posted: 05-23-04 23:00pm
I have been on ptu for 2 months, having to
take it 3 times a day. The taste was so
horrible I dreaded every dose and suffered
for hours after taking it.
Discussed it with my doctor and he seemed
to not know what I was talking about -
asked if I could take it as one dose - he
said no - and was no help. I finally got
to see another endicrinologist a few days
ago - she understood just what I was
talking about - said 20% or so of people
experience this -- so switch to tapazole
and I couldn't be happier.
demand that your doctor switch you unless
he can give valid reason for remaining
with ptu and suffering as you and I both
have.
Good luck
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GBonnough
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Posts: 5 Location: Toledo
Allergic Reaction Posted: 11-19-05 18:44pm
I had a terrible reaction to methimazole.
ended up in the er over and over. Rash
is better, but has been going for a week
now.
