Neo-Mercazole may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Neo-Mercazole or replacing Neo-Mercazole with another medicine, there is improvement and hair loss reverses.

No, you should not stop taking Neo-Mercazole 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.

Yes, Neo-Mercazole may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Neo-Mercazole can be yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice). It may also cause abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, etc. If you notice jaundice, you should discontinue Neo-Mercazole and seek immediate medical advice.

You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Neo-Mercazole. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.

The effectiveness and side effects of Neo-Mercazole in children are more or less the same as in adults. Neo-Mercazole should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.

You should not take Neo-Mercazole 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 Neo-Mercazole or any of the ingredients present in it Neo-Mercazole.

No, it is advisable not to take Neo-Mercazole during pregnancy as it may cause abnormalities in your baby. You should consult your doctor because if your thyroid hormone levels are not controlled, chances of birth defects in your baby are much more. In case Neo-Mercazole 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 chances of complications in your baby.

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

If you have started taking Neo-Mercazole, 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.