Question: what is the difference between levothyroxine and methimazole?
Answer: Tapazole (methimazole) and Levo-T (levothyroxine sodium) are used to treat different thyroid disorders. Tapazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). Tapazole is also used before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment. Levo-T is used to treat hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone).