CYTOMEL Reviews (LIOTHYRONINE SODIUM)Average Rating: 3.5 (279 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CYTOMEL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CYTOMEL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Thyroid cancer, | Weight loss, occasional rapid heart rate | This is my miracle drug. Had total thyroidectomy and was put on Synthroid. After several weeks I had no improvement from the hypo symptoms, and was near suicidal from extreme hypo induced depression. My oncologist prescribed Cytomel and within hours of my first dose I was feeling Human again. This drug saved my life. | M | 49 | 5 years 25mcg 1X day | 3/19/2010 | 5 | Hypothyroidism | The only negative side effects that I have noticed is a skipped heart beat every so often. Usually occurs when I'm idle or before going to sleep. I never notice this during the day or while excercising. I think as I continue to reduce my Synthroid(T4) dosage, this should subside. | T3 has been great. I was apprensive as I approached my doctor about adding T3 as he is in his late 60's and I thought he would be old fashion. To my suprise, he said "sure". I was so happy. I am 6' and 180lbs. I take 12.5mcg 4x per day. I don't see how 5mcg can do anything for people, even small women. 5mcg is an incredibly small dose 1 time per day. No wonder those people don't notice any increased energy and continue with hypo symptoms. Bodybuilders, celeberties and athletes take up to 100mcg per day of T3. And those people are not even diagnosed with Hypothyroidism like we are. Of course T3 is much stronger and faster acting than T4, so 100mcg is a lot. But they are essentially abusing T3 for incredible/substantial fat loss purposes. I was originally on 50mcg of T4 as a starter dose. After being on T3 I have reduced the dose in half and now have stopped. I spread out my T3 throughout the day. With T3, I no longer need any naps in the afternoon. I think more clearly and am more productive. I am no longer cold all the time and I have lost 2 lbs of bodyfat. I am an athlete so I am in pretty good condition, so the bodyfat reduction is basically carving out the last bits of stubborn fat. I think sedentary people that were overweight to begin with, would see substantial weight loss with a reasonably substantial dose. I spread my doses out every 3-4 hrs starting around mid-day and finishing before bed as it keeps my metabolism up throughout the nightime. | M | 50 | 8 weeks 12.5 4X day | 7/26/2010 | 5 | Hypothyrodism | None | Have Hypothyroidism, in the UK the docs only like to prescribe T4(levo thyroxine). I explained to the doctor, in Canada I was on T4 and T3 (cytomel), was advised not available in the UK. I did some research switched doctors and was given a prescription for T3 as well. Currently on 25mcg cytomel and 50 mcg of T4. Still chilly in the morning so I have increased the cytomel and now I feel better. (ONLY YOU KNOW HOW YOU FEEL) | M | 43 | 8 months 25mcg 1X day | 3/17/2011 | 5 | Severe Depression | Slight anxiety upon starting. Small dose of diazepam helped. | This is truly a miracle drug. Have tried (literally) every SSRI, SNRI, MAOI, RIMA, Tricyclic antidepressant medication ever made over ten years. None of them helped me. Cytomel made my depression disappear in two days. It was like someone turned on the life switch. My thyroid tests were normal, and remain normal. Do not start this drug higher than 5 mcg's! That's "micrograms." move to 10 mcg's maximum for depression. You will feel what it is like to be alive for the first time in your life. Normally "alive", not medicated numb by useless antidepressants. Thank you Cytomel! | M | 39 | 6 months 5 MCG 2X day | 7/29/2011 | 5 | Hypothyroid, Deppression, & Fatigue | Much less Agitation and nervousness than in the past so far | My personal experience has shown me that the benefits of taking T-3 far outweigh of side effects of T-4, If T-3 is started at very low doses (5 mcg) and is gradually increased over 2- 3 Months. I remember what the agitation was like when I tried to increase my dose to 25 mcg. of T-3 too quickly. I started my dosage at 5 mcg/day and then up to 5x day at 3 to 5 hour intervals. I then increased my dosages up to 10 mcg 3X day. Sometimes the afternoon doses can be reduced to 5 mcg.for the entire day. For about a year, I needed 30 to 35 mcg. of T-3 a day to prevent real nasty depression and to avoid memory loss associated with Hypothroid. Thyroid Resistance may be the issue in my case. I've been very blessed in the last 3 days in that I seem to be holding out on just 15 mcg/day(5mcg at 7:00, 11;00 & 3:00) believe that it's possible for some people on thyroid medication to have more complications with T-4 than T-3. You might want to check out Dr. Lowe's website regarding this: recoveringwitht3.com If you find that T-3 works better than T-4, you will probably eventually have a suppressed TSH(in taking at least 25 mcg. which is normal & temporary although endocrinologists don't like the notion When taking T-3, you really have to adjust your dose and ask yourself which is worse: a little nervousness or more depression, poor memory& focus? Very small amounts of the right tranquilizers can offset the nervousness.I am only partially in agreement with Wilson's Temperature | M | 62 | 16 months 5mcg 3X day | 9/22/2011 Patient History | 5 | Hypothyroid | Question, the first time I Took this High a dose (100mcg a day) was back in 2006. I felt superhuman. The first tie in my *LIFE*, I've felt so good, my energy was what I considered normal, I was in the Gym daily, etc. *NOW*--2013 (since 2006)--have been on low dose 25mcg?50mcg maintenance. However, was uppped back to 100mcg---it's acting like a SEDATIVE!!! Not kidding, I take it and fall back asleep for HOURS after doing so. Any suggestions???? | M | 40 | 7 days 25mcg 4X day | 9/2/2013 | 5 | Hypothyroid | Mild increase in heart rate for first 20 minutes. | After 13 years of Synthroid only (total thyroidectomy) I feel like my old self. I've cried countless tears in the last week....tears of joy. Lab were always "normal" but I always complained of not feeling sharp, happy, capable, friendly, kind to family/friends etc. My career is back on track. I take 137 mcg Synthroid which is still excedingly valuable to keep a nice base, then this Cytomel bump to get me the rest of the way back to myself. Otherwise I get too cold at night when the Cytomel wears off; fyi, it only is in your system for 6-8 hours, then it's gone. Thank you Jesus. | M | 41 | 6 days 2.5 mcg 3X day | 3/25/2013 | 5 | Hashimoto's & PTRTH | Running around inside my head, speeding thoughts...everything else good. | This medication had undone the last three ineffective years of Levo therapy. I'm so glad to have found my neuroendocrinologist. | M | 28 | 28 days | 5/13/2007 | 5 | weight loss | i weas using clen and winstrol for cutting and strenght | cytomel really worked well with the clen to burn fat fast | M | 24 | 2 months | 3/1/2007 | 5 | speed my sperm to have a child | the same day taking it i had a great boost of energy that i was lacking. | this really work wwith in 15 days i got my wife prenat with my son. try for another so i taking it again. im telling this stuff work on getting a family | M | 40 | 30 days | 9/3/2007 | 5 | Low Thyroid | More energy,If you add it to exercise it burns fat off your body at an incredible rate,helps with depression.And it's cheap to fill. | Would recommend highly! | M | 31 | 8 months | 7/27/2007 | 5 | thyroid cancer - total thyroidectom | I am currently on combined dosage with synthroid. At first, when only on the cytomel post op, I felt amazing. Had energy, no depression, weight loss but after being on combined therapy, I rapidly gained weight (6lbs) and cannot lose it, I am fatigued. Endocrinoligist wants my tsh suppressed but I feel like the synthroid is counteracting what my cytomel has done to help me. There are three comments posted by women within my age group who have gone through surgery but have not posted their email. I am hoping they will read and contact me via email. I am really frustrated and wonder if it would be ok to just take cytomel alone. I am tired of being sick and tired. | M | 41 | 8 months | 12/31/2008 | 5 | Hashimoto's, total replacement | None in particular that could be attributed to Cytomel | 15 mcg first thing in AM, feel great all day, even workout in evening. Tired at 10 - 11 PM. | M | 56 | 8 years | 2/26/2009 | 5 | no thyroid function | none | Took synthroid starting in 2003 was never happy with that. No Dr would beleive I was allergic to it. 3 mts ago started on cytomel and got my life back. Also this cured my fibromyalgia I do not have pain everyday of my life and now need to get back in shape. thank you for this drug. Why don't Dr listen to there patients so many years and so many tests. Thank god my struggle is over. | M | 54 | 3 months | 3/27/2009 | 5 | Hypothyroidism | Jittery for a few days | Started on Synthroid, which corrected my TSH, but did nothing for my symptoms of low energy, brain fog, sleepy. I now take 5mcg of Cytomel twice a day and things are great. My TSH is still on the high side, but I feel so much better. The Synthroid just didn't do anything for me. | M | 52 | 60 days | 6/3/2008 | 5 | Thyroid | Rapid heart beat now and then.. | Thanks to Cytomel I feel like I'm back amongst the living. For a year or so I was walking around in a gray fog, now I'm clear, sharpe and feel alive once again. | M | 59 | 2 months | 12/17/2009 | 5 | Hashimoto & Thyrodectomy | So far I have had no negative side affects. | I am a male 74 years old and an avid writer. I had been on thyroid replacement therapy since age 17. I was feeling foggy, sleeping 10 hours every night, lethargic, my mind was gone on vacation and I was unable to write. I argued with my Dr. about not reducing my T4. but he reduced it anyway. He said I needed to go the "Quack" in Spanish Fork. As I left his office, I ask him, "What is the address of that Quack?" I went to the Quack who turned out to be my Savior. She started me with 5mcg twice a day then she prescribed 10mcg twice a day. My T4 was reduced to by the first Dr from 150mcg to 125mcg. The Quack reduced my T4 from 125mcg to 100mcg, but also increased my cytomel, now at 10mcg twice per day. Overall I have lost about 20 pounds all belly fat, but that was just a plus. What is important is, I got my life back. I am now sleeping 8 hours a night, instead of 10. I wake up invigorated, rested, and refreshed. My mind decided to function again and now I am back writing. I got my life back! I am so thankful that I went to see that Quack! I had no idea that T3 even existed. My family Dr was wrong, he was "old" school and refused to treat me for T3. My life would have been over had I not gone to the Quack in Spanish Fork, UT. She treated me with cytomel and now the foggyness in my mind is gone. Without my ability to write, my life was meaningless. I am here, 100%. It is good to be back. Thank you Father in Heaven, thank you! | M | 74 | 6 months 10 MCG 2X day | 8/5/2015 | 5 | Hypothyroidism/Resistant depression | Increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, hot flash, 30 pounds weight loss | Before, I was on Synthroid 137 mcg and never felt right. I was always tired, depressed, gained so much weight even if my hormone levels were normal. Finally, I convinced my endocrinologist to prescribe Cytomel 25 mcg and decreased my Synthroid to 125 mcg. I feel great, I have energy, not depress anymore, more alert. My quality of life is so much better. My DR says that my T3 levels are a little high but he said that my pituitary gland seems to adjust and is working really well. I also take DHEA 100 mg to prevent adrenal insufficiency. | M | 44 | 4 years 25 mcg 1X day | 7/28/2023 | 4 | sluggish thyroid | Stomach cramping, muscle jerks, lip numbness | I recently got put on 5mcg cytomel with 125 mcg synthroid and a natural thyroid supplement. I'm also on cymbalta, concerta, vit D (really low levels), iron (again, levels pretty low) and calc/mag. So it's hard to know what is causing this | M | 18 | 1 months | 1/17/2010 | 4 | Panhypopituitary w/Hashimotos | I have no pituitary function since tumor removed, but have been hypopituitary all of my adult life. Do notice mild hot flashes with evening dose, but otherwise doing well. | Endo has tried several doses over the past couple of years since I do not get some readings with no pituitary function. I am back to original dose of thyroid, .125 and 5.mg cytomel once daily, low because of my age. He is hoping to increase my non-existent metabolism. Was on cytomel several years ago, but with lower synthroid, .112 , and went off the cytomel after several months. Trying again with more synthroid. Maybe there will be miraculous weight loss, especially if I stay away from the chocolate. | M | 63 | | 9/11/2009 |
CYTOMEL (LIOTHYRONINE SODIUM): Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally made by the thyroid gland. Liothyronine is a man-made form of thyroid hormone. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone helps you stay healthy. For children, having enough thyroid hormone helps them grow and learn normally. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid problems (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer). It can also be used to test for certain types of thyroid disease. This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)