Barbara Williams wrote:
>
> I have a question concerning one of the side effects of Tapazole.
> I have Graves disease and have been on Tapazole (40 mg/day) and
> Propranolol (120 mg/day) for about a month.
> I am doing well, except that I have developed a skin rash, MOSTLY on my
> hands.  The backs and palms of my hands are itchy most of the day.
> My skin is red and blotchy.  I use cortisone cream, for some help.
> My doctor thought the rash is due to Tapazole, and just switched me to
> PTU.
> Has anyone else had a rash to Tapazole?


I have GD too and was on PTU for 2 years with no problem.  My cousin,
who also has GD, started out on Tapazole but broke out in hives and her
endo switched her to PTU which worked out fine for her.

Paula