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A 30-year-old woman presents with weight loss, heat intolerance, tremor and palpitations. Examination reveals a diffuse goitre and fine tremor. Thyroid function tests show suppressed TSH and elevated free T4. While waiting for definitive treatment of Graves disease, she is very symptomatic. What is the most appropriate medication to control her symptoms in the short term?

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