Table 2

Side effects of carbimazole and their estimated frequency3 39

Side effectsFrequency
Mild
 Skin RashCommon*
 Joint pain/swellingCommon*
 HeadacheRare†
 Hair lossRare†
 Gastrointestinal disturbancesRare†
Severe
 AgranulocytosisRare†
 Cholestatic jaundiceVery rare‡
 Aplastic anaemiaVery rare‡
 Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) positive vasculitisVery rare‡
  • *Side effects are relatively common 1%–11%.

  • †Rare 0.1%–1% .

  • ‡Very rare <0.1%.