Methimazole and agranulocytosis Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Methimazole Side Effects Report #5704163-7
Methimazole side effect was reported by a Health Professional from AUSTRIA on Mar 28, 2008. Male patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and was treated with Methimazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agranulocytosis, apnoea, aspergillosis, hepatic failure, herpes dermatitis, hypotension. Methimazole dosage: 20 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CARBIMAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/27/2008.

Methimazole Side Effects Report #5374582-X
Methimazole side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 21, 2006. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with basedow's disease and was treated with Methimazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agranulocytosis. Methimazole dosage: 40 MG, QD; PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methimazole Side Effects Report #4778466-7
Methimazole side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 23, 2005. Female patient, 17 years of age, weighting 90.00 lb, was diagnosed with basedow's disease, hyperthyroidism and was treated with Methimazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agranulocytosis. Methimazole dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methimazole Side Effects Report #5573553-8
Methimazole side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 20, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was treated with Methimazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agranulocytosis. Methimazole dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Methimazole Side Effects Report #4957844-7
Methimazole side effect was reported by a Health Professional from PORTUGAL on Mar 09, 2006. Female patient, 33 years of age, was treated with Methimazole. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agranulocytosis, aphthous stomatitis, hypotension, lymphadenopathy, oropharyngeal candidiasis, pyrexia, tachycardia, tachypnoea, tonsillitis. Methimazole dosage: 80 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.