What is Radioactive iodine (I-131)?
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Radioactive iodine, also known as radioiodine, Iodine-131 and I-131, is selectively used for certain conditions including thyroid cancer and thyrotoxicosis (excessive levels of thyroid hormone in the blood).
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How do members experience Radioactive iodine (I-131)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyroid cancer | 206 | 5 | |
| Graves' disease | 128 | 8 | |
| Papillary thyroid carcinoma | 120 | 4 | |
| Hyperthyroidism | 50 | 3 | |
| Follicular thyroid cancer | 21 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Dry mouth | 3 | |
| Change in taste | 2 | |
| Blocked salivary duct | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 7 |
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