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Frequently asked question: Which medicines must you take with Graves' disease?

If you have Graves' disease, you must take thyrostatic medicines (e.g. thiamazole); these medicines inhibit the function of your thyroid gland. As a result, you no longer produce your own thyroid hormone. Since you need thyroid hormone, you will also have to take levothyroxine daily.
If you are suffering from hyperthyroidism, it may be necessary to use extra medicines. If your heart rate is too fast or if you regularly experience heart palpitations, you may be given a medicine to return your heart action to normal. For example, propanolol can be prescribed. Propanolol is a beta blocker that slows the heart rate and lowers blood pressure.

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