Hyperthyroidism: Medicines for Symptoms
Hyperthyroidism: Medicines for SymptomsSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewOther medicines that doctors may use to treat the symptoms of
hyperthyroidism include: - Beta-blocker medicines. Examples are
propranolol (such as Inderal), atenolol (Tenormin), and metoprolol
(Lopressor). These drugs control a fast heartbeat, tremors,
sweating, and nervousness. Your doctor may prescribe one of them
while you wait for antithyroid medicine or radioactive iodine treatment
to start working.
- Medicated eyedrops. You may use these if your eyes are
irritated.
- Corticosteroid medicines. These control any pain or
swelling in the thyroid gland.
CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerDavid C.W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCPC - Endocrinology Current as of:
May 3, 2017 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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