Additional medications that doctors may use to treat the symptoms of hyperthyroidism include:
- Beta-blocker medications, 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 medications, to control any pain or swelling in the thyroid gland.
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| Author | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS |
| Editor | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | David C.W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCPC - Endocrinology & Metabolism |
| Last Updated | December 3, 2007 |
Author:Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Last Updated: 12/03/2007
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