Evaluation of Optimal Time of Methimazole Discontinuation Before Radio-iodine Therapy in Hyperthyroid Grave's Patients

Summary

Iodine therapy is the best treatment for graves disease.Most patients receive methimozale prior to radio-iodine treatment. This may decrease treatment response to iodine therapy. Some physicians advice to discontinue methimazole 3 days before radioiodine therapy and others prefer longer off - methimazole period which bothers most patients. This study aimed to evaluate optimum time for methimazole discontinuation in graves disease.

Timeline

Start

2010-02

Primary completion

2012-01

Completion

2012-01

Drugs

Indications