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Medicines carbimazoleQuestion & answer

carbimazole · Medicine question

Does carbimazole cause weight gain?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Weight may increase as an overactive thyroid is controlled; this generally reflects correction of hyperthyroidism rather than a direct effect.

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