Re: Switching from Tap to PTU

June 22, 2003

Hi Shelly,

I was one that started on TAP =(MMI) and then I switched for the

same reason incase I get pregnant.

I experienced no problems whatsover thats just me I'm sure others

may tell you different.

So I'm not a good one to explain what types of problems you may or

may not have since for me it was an easy switch. I am able to

tolerate both of them.

The only thing I can think of is that you may not be able to

tolerate the PTU. Some can tolerate only one ATD and not both. I

am blessed I suppose because I can take both.

So I would watch for all the usual signs when first starting to

take the med.

Alegra (sorry can't be of more help)

June 23, 2003

Hi Shelly,

I'm glad you asked the question because I was going to too. I was

just waiting for the result of my labs before asking my endo if I

could make the switch for the same reason. I'll let you know what he

tells me if I don't see someone else posting the same response.

Good luck.

> I'm thinking about switching from Tap (MMI) to PTU in the hopes of

seeing

> more eye improvement and perhaps to pursue prenancy. (I'm currently

taking 10

> mg/day of MMI.)

>

> How is the switch best accomplished? What problems do I need to

watch out

> for? Have any of you had experience with this?

>

> Many thanks,

> Shelly M.

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