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Radiation can come in the form of a pill. Iodine (131 I) used in thyroid treatment might be given in pill form or as a liquid. The choice is an institutional decision based on many factors, including the amount to be given to a patient.
Medicines called thionamides are a common treatment for an overactive thyroid. These stop your thyroid producing excess hormones. The main types used are carbimazole and propylthiouracil. You'll usually need to take the medicine for a month or two before you notice any benefit. You may be given another medication called a beta-blocker to quickly relieve your symptoms in the meantime. Once your thyroid hormone level is under control, your dose may be gradually reduced and then stopped.