Re: Tapazole or PTU - 1 better than the other?

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From: Ron

as to the differences

between Tapazole & PTU.

Hi Ron, This is what I understand on this so far

a) Is one more effective than the other?

Some docs say PTU is better at suppressing antibodies, others say they're the

same.

Is one better for those of us who have rather

serious TED than the other?

Same as (a).

c) Are the side effects of either worst than the

other...or are they similar?

My doc says the side effects are the same but other sources (and Aileen's

experience) suggest the Tap is safer. The chances of vasculitis or hepatits seem

lower and Tap isn't classified as a carcinogen, whereas PTU is. (I ended up on

PTU because I itched a lot initially on Tapazole but in restrospect I think I

wish I had stayed on PTU).

Best wishes,

B.

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Aileen Fletcher

Assistant professor of Art

New River Community College

Dublin, Va. 24084

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, ext. 4468

>>> nbalant@... 06/18/03 05:41 AM >>>

Hello all,

There are far fewer cases of vasculitis with Tap than with ptu so I would

say Tap is safer for long term use. For short term use ( 2 years or less) ,

both are ok. Ptu is safe during pregnancy whereas Tap isn't.

Aileen

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