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If a patient is diagnosed with Graves’ disease, what would be one of the main treatment options?

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Graves’ Disease Definitive Treatment Options

For Graves’ disease, main treatment options include antithyroid drug therapy, radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation, and thyroidectomy [1] and American Thyroid Association patient guidance.

One of the Main Treatment Options: Antithyroid Drugs

Antithyroid drugs (most commonly methimazole; propylthiouracil is used in selected clinical scenarios) are an accepted definitive treatment option for Graves’ disease, typically offered for patients expected to achieve remission [1].

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