CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S

No, you should not stop taking CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S even if you start feeling better. You may have to take it for several months depending on your investigations. The duration of the treatment will continue till the thyroid hormone levels return to normal. This duration may vary from six months to 18 months. Your doctor will decide when the treatment should be stopped.

You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.

CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S or replacing CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.

You should not take CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S if you have serious liver disorder or serious blood disorder. You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are allergic to CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S or any of the ingredients present in it CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S.

Very rarely, CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S interferes with the bone marrow and causes a drastic drop in white blood cells. These white blood cells are a part of the body's defense against bacterial infections, such as sore throats. So, a sore throat can sometimes be the first clue that CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S is affecting the bone marrow. Your sister should contact her doctor and get a blood test. If a blood test shows her white blood cell count to be normal, then she can continue CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.

The effectiveness and side effects of CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S in children are more or less the same as in adults. CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.

If you have started taking CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S, the dose of warfarin may need adjustment. You should consult your doctor and get your bleeding time checked so that the dose can be adjusted according to the results of the investigations.

Yes, CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S can be the yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice). It may also cause abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, etc. If you notice jaundice, you should discontinue CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S and seek immediate medical advice.

No, it is advisable not to take CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S during pregnancy as it may cause abnormalities in your baby. You should consult your doctor because if your thyroid hormone levels are not controlled, the chances of birth defects in your baby are much more. In case CAROL 20MG TABLET 120'S is the only option for you, your doctor will prescribe the lowest possible dose, which will be regulated according to your condition. You can stop it 3-4 weeks before delivery to reduce the chances of complications in your baby.