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Can I eat this with Carbimazole?
Carbimazole can cause nausea and dizziness. Your doctor may suggest a low iodine diet because iodine can make your overactive thyroid symptoms worse.
Also sold as NeoMercazole. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
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Quick answers
- Should I take Carbimazole with food?
- You can take carbimazole with or without food.
- Can I eat processed foods with Carbimazole?
- Yes, with care. Your doctor may recommend avoiding these as part of a low iodine diet to help your symptoms.
- Can I eat cheese with Carbimazole?
- Yes, with care. Your doctor may recommend avoiding cheese as part of a low iodine diet to help your symptoms.
- Can I eat eggs with Carbimazole?
- Yes, with care. Your doctor may recommend avoiding eggs as part of a low iodine diet to help your symptoms.
- Can I eat iodised salt with Carbimazole?
- Yes, with care. Your doctor may recommend avoiding salt with added iodine as part of a low iodine diet.
- Can I drink alcohol with Carbimazole?
- Yes, with care. You can drink alcohol, but if carbimazole makes you dizzy it's best to stop as it can make this worse.
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1 · What do you take?
Carbimazole can cause nausea and dizziness. Your doctor may suggest a low iodine diet because iodine can make your overactive thyroid symptoms worse.
You can take carbimazole with or without food. Your doctor may recommend a low iodine diet to help your symptoms, which may mean avoiding processed foods, cheese, eggs and salt with added iodine. Avoid alcohol, coffee and caffeine if carbimazole makes you dizzy, as these can make the dizziness worse.
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When to take it: You can take carbimazole with or without food.
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Further reading on Carbimazole
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About carbimazole
NHS medicines information on carbimazole – what it's used for and key facts.
NHS website
Who can and cannot take carbimazole
NHS medicines information on who can take carbimazole and who may not be able to take it.
NHS website
How and when to take carbimazole
NHS medicines information on dosage for carbimazole, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
NHS website
Side effects of carbimazole
NHS medicines information on side effects of carbimazole and what you can do to cope.
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Taking carbimazole with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with carbimazole and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
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