[Anonymous April 5, 2000 at 1:12 pm Post count: 93172]

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Thanks for the responses on my itchy skin. I found a site for Tapazole and it said that having itchy skin is a common side effect with the drug (which may not be necessarily dangerous) but if it becomes bothersome to tell your doctor about it. I take 16 -10 mg tablets of Tapazole a day. Last night I skipped my night dose and my itching is getting better. I may just try to wait this out until my appointment on Tuesday morning. Is it normal to have to go to the Endo once a week? I have to drive about 70 miles from work each week.

[Anonymous April 5, 2000 at 1:59 pm Post count: 93172]

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Let me stress that it is not a good idea for you to be messing with your doses and skipping them without consulting your endo. The endo is trying to get you on a regulated dose, but your blood tests won’t be accurate if you’re adjusting your doses on your own.

I got a wicked rash from Tapazole that I couldn’t stand and my endo took me off of it, but I have a history of drug allergies, so it wasn’t altogether surprising. Disappointing, yes.

I’d strongly suggest that you call your endo and talk to him/her about the rash. Make sure you explain that you skipped a dose, too, so they know.

Good luck–I know the itching can be very aggravating.

~Melinda

[Anonymous May 11, 2000 at 11:02 am Post count: 93172]

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I have read that it is found that those taking Tapazole to treat hyperthyroid often develop arthritis and hepatitis..Is hepatitis one of the reasons your white cell count is monitored? My Dr acts insulted when I ask questions…searching for new Dr now..

[Anonymous May 11, 2000 at 12:37 pm Post count: 93172]

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Hi klp,

I haven’t heard anything about either of these conditions being connected to using Tapazole. The known risks are a low white blood cell count (which reverses upon discontinuing the medication) and possible liver damage (due to the fact that your liver is responsible for processing any prescription drugs, and if it is overworked it may become less effective). We should be vigilant about noticing sore throats and fevers in combination, as that could signal a low white blood cell count, and every so often our liver function should be checked (more early on, to see if the drug itself is causing dysfunction, then every few months to make sure the liver is handling the medication well, I think).

Rheumatoid arthritis is another autoimmune condition, which we are predisposed to by virtue of the fact that we have one autoimmune condition. We are more likely than other people to come down with any of the other autoimmune diseases (diabetes, lupus, etc.), as a compromised immune system can present itself in different ways in the body. ANYONE with an autoimmune disease is more likely to get another, as well.

I hope that helps!

Wishing you health, sooner rather than later.

-Ski

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