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Expected DurationAlmost all patients with Graves' need treatment, at least initially. Symptoms related to the high levels of circulating thyroid hormone will quickly improve with medications such as beta blockers and tranquilizers. It takes several weeks for the action of anti-thyroid medications to lower thyroid blood levels toward normal. Anti-thyroid medication is continued for at least one year unless another treatment is used.
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