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Learn about antithyroid medications

Treatments for Hyperthyroidism

There are a number of hyperthyroidism treatments available. The best plan for you depends on your symptoms, the cause of your hyperthyroidism, and what treatment option makes you most comfortable.

Surgery for Hyperthyroidism

Surgery is a treatment option for hyperthyroidism, but it's not as commonly used as antithyroid medications or radioactive iodine.

Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism

Radioactive iodine treats hyperthyroidism by gradually shrinking your thyroid—ultimately destroying the gland. This therapy is much safer than it sounds; in fact, it is the most commonly used hyperthyroid treatment in the US.

Antithyroid Medications for Hyperthyroidism

Antithyroid medications—sometimes written as anti-thyroid medications—are a common treatment for hyperthyroidism, particularly if you have an ongoing form of hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease or a
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