Identify a difference between the antithyroid drugs methimazole and propylthiouracil.
A. Unlike propylthiouracil, methimazole does not cross the placental barrier during pregnancy.
B. Propylthiouracil does not have anticoagulant activity, whereas methimazole does.
C. Methimazole produces fewer adverse effects than propylthiouracil does.
D. Methimazole reduces hyperthyroidism less quickly than propylthiouracil does.
Answer: C
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