Grave’s Disease Treatment
Antithyroid drugs
- Propylthiouracil (PTU) or Methimazole (Tapazole)
- PTU better for pregnancy & lactation
- PTU inhibits T4 to T3 conversion = rapid improvement in symptoms
- Starting dose: PTU = 100 - 150 mg tid; Tapazole = 20 - 40 mg qd