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  1. When can you take Armour Thyroid 22nd July 2004
    ... take a combo of synthroid (T4) and a small amount of cytomel (T3) ... hope this helps... jb...

  2. New Labs - what do you think? 21st July 2004
    ... about a year now. In Feb 04 the Endo added 10mcg of cytomel to my existing 150mcg of Synthroid. Here are my labs ... is reducing my Synthroid to 137mcg and leaving the Cytomel at 10 mcg. I told him that I do not feel any different...
    ... before? From your test results, I would say that the Cytomel probably should be increased. Youe f5 is in the lower...
    ... meds have made a difference in how I feel. Even when cytomel was added, I felt no different. I still feel like...

  3. New Lab Result's 20th July 2004
    ... and .150 of Levoxyl (alternate each day) and .25 of Cytomel for three month's. Triiodothryonine Free (t3) ... afraid if the Armour doesn't work she might not give my Cytomel again because of my number's. Oh well I will cross...

  4. Anybody ever have a malar rash 18th July 2004
    ... good these days on synthroid and a tiny amount of cytomel . Hope you are doing well also....

  5. Right Meds for Reverse T3? 18th July 2004
    ... depending on how hi my T3 goes, and how anxious i get) cytomel (T3) ... i'm under constant low level pressure...

  6. Follow-up Labs - TSH too low now - questions 16th July 2004
    ... enthused about Armour, I do recognize that Synthroid and Cytomel have their place. I just feel that if Armour can ... do most of the corrections, then add Synthroid or Cytomel , why mess with a great formula? I know that our current...

  7. Just needing to vent 15th July 2004
    ... I had heart palps when I first started the Cytomel . It lasted for over a month and then went away. ...

  8. Question about dosage of Armour 15th July 2004
    ... they called in 2 1/2 grains. Right now I'm on .25 of Cytomel and taking every other day .125 of Levoxyl and .150...
    ... they called in 2 1/2 grains. Right now I'm on .25 of Cytomel and taking every other day .125 of Levoxyl and .150...
    ... based upon what I'm currently taking now which is Cytomel .25 every day and I alternate between the dosage of...

  9. Help...low iodine diet!!! 15th July 2004
    ... roglobulin level is still elevated. I'm currently enjoying cytomel while withdrawing from my synthroid (which I haven...
    ... year nuclear scan. My Dr. didn't want to prescribe me Cytomel this time...so I'm sitting here trying to keep my...

  10. New to all this 14th July 2004
    ... been on Synthroid since the beginning but now take Cytomel along with it. It took until this year to feel better...

  11. Another Cytomel Question 14th July 2004
    ... Cytomel or any T3 will stay in your system about 8 hours, ... full dose is just a bit too much for you. I took Cytomel for a while and the 10mg was too much for me, the...
    ... all together. I do think I will continue to try the Cytomel for a full two weeks before I give up on it. It just...

  12. MEEP!!! So glad to see you! 13th July 2004
    ... what my T3 is now -- have i just been taking too much cytomel (i was taking 5mcg/day most of the time, when i remembered ... endo on them, at my request, and also prescribed the cytomel , which i either wasn't taking when i saw my endo,...

  13. New MD - Suggestions Please! 12th July 2004
    ... of my heart problems that Armour and/or the use of Cytomel is out of the question. I also have anxiety attacks...

  14. Vent...But , I got my Armour 12th July 2004
    ... found a new Endo this April and she put me on .25 of Cytomel first to see how I did on that. I have pretty well ... figure the worse thing I will go back on the Levoxyl/ Cytomel and move on with life. She tried telling me that...

  15. Long-term Success with Cytomel? 12th July 2004
    ... thereafter. I'm now on 200mcg of Levoxyl and 10mcg Cytomel . I was actually on Zoloft for a while for anxiety ... Zoloft. Anyhow -- long story short -- I just started Cytomel about a week ago. I can't really tell that I have ... or something, but I'm still tired a lot. Also, the Cytomel seems to be affecting my mind and I"m not sure yet ... thought I would share my expereinces (so far) with Cytomel . I am curious -- did you gain weight after your ablation...
    ... I have been on .25 mcg Cytomel plus synthroid since the beginning of the year. They ... t need extra lbs on my frame. I think adding the Cytomel was great for me. :)...
    ... until it is too late. How bout you two? Did adding cytomel help your depression and anxiety at all or do you...
    ... though. I am sure though that if it weren't for the Cytomel it could have been worse. I am happier now and don...
    ... can do in place of the Effexor. I'd like to try the Cytomel just to prove to myself that it does or doesn't work ... book Thyroid Power by Dr. Shames and he swears by Cytomel added to Synthroid. Maybe I can convince them to...

  16. newly hypothyroid 12th July 2004
    ... the T4, in that case there is a synthetic T3 called Cytomel . There are natural ones as well. Unfortunately for...

  17. UTI's 12th July 2004
    ... Judy- I changed from Levoxyl .75mcg and Cytomel .25mcg to Armour 30mg. My last test for my free's ... 89-1.76) and Ft3 316 (210-440). I was only on the Cytomel for about a month. I haven't been tested yet since...
    ... Judy- I changed from Levoxyl .75mcg and Cytomel .25mcg to Armour 30mg. My last test for my free's ... 89-1.76) and Ft3 316 (210-440). I was only on the Cytomel for about a month. I haven't been tested yet since...
    ... and my T3 went up some form 212 to 316 when I added Cytomel . I started off with the .25mcg but couldn't handle ... Armour equal to about 50mcg of Levoxyl and 12.5mcg of cytomel . I got that information from Forest labs. I thought...
    ... and my T3 went up some form 212 to 316 when I added Cytomel . I started off with the .25mcg but couldn't handle ... Armour equal to about 50mcg of Levoxyl and 12.5mcg of cytomel . I got that information from Forest labs. I thought ... matter though, your FT3 is still too low. Don't add Cytomel to your Armour until you get that T4 just right. ... Sometimes you have to add Cytomel to complete everything, sometimes Synthroid. Always...

  18. Trouble sleeping 11th July 2004
    ... with just synthroid, I was put on Synthroid .088 and cytomel .05, I felt great for about 3 weeks, now all of a...
    ... with just synthroid, I was put on Synthroid .088 and cytomel .05, I felt great for about 3 weeks, now all of a...
    ... I'll never feel normal again. Myfreet3 was 255 on cytomel and .088 of synthroid for6 weeks, I'm not sure what ... my free t4 was but before the cytomel when I was on .1 of synthroid it was 1.4. He then ... lowered the synthroid dosage and added the cytomel . I have been on the estrodial dosage for about ... had about 1 month of feeling pretty good when the cytomel was added but for about the last 3 weeks I have had...
    ... I'll never feel normal again. Myfreet3 was 255 on cytomel and .088 of synthroid for6 weeks, I'm not sure what ... my free t4 was but before the cytomel when I was on .1 of synthroid it was 1.4. He then ... lowered the synthroid dosage and added the cytomel . I have been on the estrodial dosage for about ... had about 1 month of feeling pretty good when the cytomel was added but for about the last 3 weeks I have had...

  19. Anyone try pharmacy-made elixer? 10th July 2004
    ... the level stays pretty even, whereas I believe that cytomel , the commercially available T3, peaks and drops fairly...

  20. Cytomel and "brain farts" :) 9th July 2004
    ... I was recently prescribed Cytomel -- I've started taking 2.5mg in the am and 2.5mg in ... very sharp individual, but adding this small amout of Cytomel makes me go "duuuuuhhhh" sometimes. I have not taken ... weeks for the last blood work, he should have added Cytomel only after both the Free T4 and Free T3 were checked ... enough T3 even then. That's when you add more T3 ( Cytomel )....but not until then! That's why I like Armour ... either the T4 or the T3, you may need to add either Cytomel or Synthroid to complete to the right range for you...
    ... I take 100 mcg of cytomel a day and I am fine, no brain lapses. Well no I shouldn...
    ... still am not feeling well, my doctor prescribed me the Cytomel . I guess I really need to give it a try at the dose...
    ... still am not feeling well, my doctor prescribed me the Cytomel . I guess I really need to give it a try at the dose...

  21. Miper and Sara F, Any advice 9th July 2004
    ... you don't mind. Yes T3 is a seperate pill, called Cytomel . You can also get T3 in the natural meds, Armour...

  22. Frustrating Dr. Visit !!! 8th July 2004
    ... an RX not OTC) and when that failed I asked about Cytomel and he said something about it being hard to monitor...
    ... an RX not OTC) and when that failed I asked about Cytomel and he said something about it being hard to monitor...

  23. Crying all the time 7th July 2004
    ... bit of a stretch. Currently I am taking 100 mcg of cytomel , and my labs are almost normal. Perhaps you should...

  24. My story -- unlike the doctors -- I know you will listen 3rd July 2004
    ... old have developed cholesterol problems and have had cytomel added to help their systems use the synthroid. ...

  25. Question about TSH, T3 & T4 2nd July 2004
    ... alone I get dizzy spells. When I add a small dose of Cytomel I feel great. Does all this tend to show that I am...
    ... alone I get dizzy spells. When I add a small dose of Cytomel I feel great. Does all this tend to show that I am...

  26. 200 mcg's of Synthroid daily 30th June 2004
    ... My next quest is find somebody to prescribe cytomel w/synthroid!...

  27. Exersize = hypo for days 29th June 2004
    ... i forget, as i so often do, you might try a little cytomel since your fT3 could be higher ... why don't you ... synthroid (july 12) on and off, i've been taking cytomel , which makes me feel a lot better most of the time...

  28. Safe Diet Aids????? 29th June 2004
    ... the way, I am hypo and just started synthroid and cytomel in the last 4 months. Diana...

  29. So disappointed 29th June 2004
    ... change'. Sigh................ While refilling my Cytomel - which is the totally wrong drug, I asked about doctors ... me a name of one closer than the one that gave me Cytomel - "Because I said I was tired" (now my T3 is off the...

  30. More Good news I think, maybe 29th June 2004
    ... thyroid meds. She is seeing an Dr. now who has her on cytomel as well as synthroid. I have some meds left from...
    ... a little above normal, so i stopped taking so much cytomel ) ... so i'll have more labs done in a couple of...

  31. Help me arm myself for my doctors appt. 28th June 2004
    ... Total T3 just T3 or Free T3? Put me on 25mg of Cytomel . Why? My T3 is already high. But, I didn't know ... what Cytomel did when she prescribed it so didn't ask then. I ... asking how I feel, but the nurse tells me to reduce Cytomel by 1/2 and come back in 6 weeks. However, in...
    ... My T3 is so far off the charts because I was given Cytomel . It was already right over the top of the scale before ... I started the Cytomel . What are the antibodies you mention? What are the...

  32. Anxiety With Thyroid-post Here! 28th June 2004
    ... an underactive thyroid. Hopefully the new meds ( Cytomel ) will help and if not, I'll try Armour and if that...

  33. need input on Cytomel dilemma 27th June 2004
    ... Anyone? Maybe if you could tell me how Cytomel made YOU feel. Thanks...
    ... think I'm going to stroke out. So tell me, does the Cytomel make anxiety even worse? I was actually hoping to...
    ... > So, I just bit the bullet and started my Cytomel this morning. The doc prescribed 5mcg in the am and ... definately keep you posted on how I feel taking the Cytomel ....
    ... I take 25 mcg of Cytomel along with 75 mcg of Synthroid. I don't have any ... problems with Cytomel . I don't have the anxiety, but then I take Effexor ... which I plan to go to the doctor today for. Give the Cytomel a little while to see how you are doing. Let us know...
    ... Wow, interesting to read. I'm on Cytomel and my doctor is nuts for putting me on it, but that ... wondered if this is a thyroid issue. But overall? The Cytomel has lifted the dark cloud of depression a lot and ... there tho. Don't feel the side effects mentioned for Cytomel , have more energy most of the time, but not the zooming...

  34. Lab Results (I think they look alright) 26th June 2004
    ... my T3 and raise my T4? Would I have to switch to Cytomel and Synthoid (or a different T4 only drug)? That...

  35. cytomel made me feel worse 25th June 2004
    ... twins! I was taking the same thing (levoxyl .75 & cytomel 1/4 of .25mcg) and I went hyper according to my tsh ... up so high but it did. I just stopped taking the cytomel and I am going to stop taking the levoxyl and start...
    ... I quit Cytomel as well and take Nature-Throid with a little added...
    ... grain before. My bones were aching just like with the cytomel . So its not the T3 I need. I also tried an increase...

  36. Sore eyes in mornings? 25th June 2004
    ... by insufficient T3. But their docs won't order T3 ( Cytomel ). With Armour you're getting both the T3 (20%) and...

  37. Interpretation of Free T4 25th June 2004
    ... 78 7 weeks ago and has dropped to 0.40 since put on Cytomel . A whole other issue. I have a post on the front...
    ... 78 7 weeks ago and has dropped to 0.40 since put on Cytomel . A whole other issue. I have a post on the front...

  38. New Test Results 24th June 2004
    ... pituitary and my new thyroid blood work since starting on Cytomel 25mcg. I actually was cutting the Cytomel down to ... 25mcg was too much. So I am on Levoxyl .75mcg and the Cytomel . Here are my test results from May 2004 before ... I started on the Cytomel (only on Levoxyl .75) TSH- .887 (.35-3.0) Free ... high my Ft4 was and how low my TSH was. Could the Cytomel actually do that? Cause my Free T4 to go so high?...
    ... out of range high) and maybe adding a little extra Cytomel to get your Free T3 up a little more. If you still...
    ... more like 1 grain if you were on 75 levoxyl and 6.25 cytomel (1/4 of 25). 1 Grain Armour is equivilent to 74...
    ... wouldn't work for you at any rate, you'd have to add Cytomel right away. He started you too high on the Synthroid ... and no Cytomel . He doesn't know what he's doing, obviously, and...
    ... your T4 shot up that much just from the addition of Cytomel , it will go up some because since you are adding T3...
    ... your T4 shot up that much just from the addition of Cytomel , it will go up some because since you are adding T3 ... I thought it odd too. I even 1/2 & then 1/4 the Cytomel . I thought he should of lowered my Levoxyl, but he...
    ... I thought it odd too. I even 1/2 & then 1/4 the Cytomel . I thought he should of lowered my Levoxyl, but he ... Levoxyl because your T4 was a bit low. When I started Cytomel with my T4 my doc didn't lower it either, my T4 was...

  39. new to board. what is the whorst symptoms? 24th June 2004
    ... better in a month or three, you might ask for some cytomel (additionaal T3) ... i'm thinking you're from canada ... i think fewer canadian endos squeal if you ask for cytomel , and fewer commonwealth endos might too -- i'm guessing...

  40. Blood work tomorrow 24th June 2004
    ... lol). The increase did not help. He even added Cytomel . That seemed to help for all of,maybe - a week...then ... off of the Armour - I was up to 3 grains, along with Cytomel . I know Armour works for many,many people - and ... me if I was sure- that we could pursue the Armour, Cytomel - anything that I wanted,instead of going back on ... - my dr said he woudn't even be adverse to adding cytomel to the synthroid. I guess one pill doesn't fit...

  41. Is this possible?? 24th June 2004
    ... that was highly recommended to me as he prescribes Cytomel & Armour and routinely checks Free levels. I've suffered ... the better part of the last year, so the prospect of Cytomel or Armour was very exciting to me as my current doc ... pages of worthless labs, BUT I did get a script for Cytomel (which I am excited about). We are adding the Cytomel ... then slide back out of range. Should I start the Cytomel , see him again and have a list of questions ready ... seeing him again, should I go ahead and start the Cytomel ? I dunno -- I need some feedback. Any responses...
    ... basing that on? Besides -- I Really want to try the Cytomel and would be afraid to start it if I didn't plan on...

  42. New to Synthroid 23rd June 2004
    ... medication -but will be looking at adding a T3 med ( cytomel ) with the T4, at my next dr's visit. (after another...
    ... Baltimore, Md almost 150 miles, to a Dr. who prescribes Cytomel to go with her synthroid. Just remember U know your...

  43. First Labs Since The Start Of Meds; Help 23rd June 2004
    ... supress your TSH) but you might try synthetic T4 and add Cytomel . The only number that really jumped out at me was...

  44. Getting trial of cytomel...have questions 21st June 2004
    ... Hi miller01, I take 25 mcg of cytomel along with 75 mcg of synthroid. I haven't had any ... bad reaction to the cytomel . I was taking thyrolar, but couldn't get it anymore ... so doctor switched to cytomel . Since the doctor upped the synthroid for me I have ... feeling much better. I hope you do well with the cytomel . Keep us posted. :)...
    ... I took Cytomel for a while but not anymore, I did o.k. on it and ... is a very very small pill. I think if you add the cytomel your T3 will be o.k. because your body will stop converting...

  45. Why test TSH, Free T3 & T4, antibodies? 21st June 2004
    ... range it might indicate you need T3 (in the form of Cytomel ) added to your synthetic T4 (or Armour - which has...

  46. New Labs - Input Please???? 21st June 2004
    ... of Levoxyl, I was taking .25mcg Levoxyl and .25mcg Cytomel . The doctor told me I will not see any improvement...

  47. Anyone switch from Synthroid to Levoxyl 18th June 2004
    ... balanced. tried all kinds of things. Armour, Adding Cytomel and Tried New Levothroid. Back on Synthroid and still...
    ... the change. I converted New Levothroid even worse. Cytomel does not work for me. Even a very very small amount...

  48. Midwest, can I get your opinion please 18th June 2004
    ... the Nature-Throid has been better for me than the Cytomel was, gentler as you say :) I am also thinking about...

  49. I need some input... 18th June 2004
    ... attacks, or hypoglycemic episodes. Since my dosage of cytomel has increased a great deal in the last 6 months, I ... are 0-19? Something like that. And I am on 75 mcg cytomel . My "attacks" were like this; I feel nervous suddenly...
    ... You really sound as though you're getting too much Cytomel . Why haven't you had your Free T3 checked along with ... to work well for most people. Taking too much T3 ( Cytomel ) will also depress your T4 levels. Please get that...
    ... not knowing alot, from my knowledge, NOTHING, about cytomel . He prescribed it because I asked for it, otherwise ... over the weekend for four days I took 87.5 mcg of cytomel . Just wanted to see what would happen as I did not...

  50. whats happens when... 16th June 2004
    ... What happens when you add cytomel to the T4 that you are already taking, and your labs...

  51. excited or calmed with T3? 16th June 2004
    ... If you have taken T3, cytomel , can you tell me if it made you feel excited, like...
    ... I take Cytomel and Synthroid. I was kind of jittery at first but ... once I got used to it I felt good. I take 25 of Cytomel with 75 Synthroid. It has taken me a long time to...
    ... I am currently at 75 mcg of cytomel . I have an increase every month until it is regulated...

  52. Same dosage or increase dosage? 15th June 2004
    ... At least this new doctor I am seeing added some cytomel , but I feel at the 25mg dosage that that is too high...
    ... too much T3, switched back to Unithroid and added Cytomel , still too much, I think my body didn't like the Cytomel...
    ... At least this new doctor I am seeing added some cytomel , but I feel at the 25mg dosage that that is too high ... a try or anything other then synthetic meds. Cytomel doesn't work for everyone, it didn't for me, it helped...

  53. Next Best Step? 15th June 2004
    ... doesn't then I would switch to Armour or possibly add Cytomel if your T3 is low. Another thing is that sometimes...

  54. New Here,, Please Help 14th June 2004
    ... wants me to stay on the current medications which are Cytomel and Synthroid. I have been feeling so much better...

  55. home from surgery 13th June 2004
    ... I was switched to armour thyroid, even was taking cytomel for awhile....nothing seems to be working. I lately...

  56. One for you wonderful Canadian hypo ladies 12th June 2004
    ... range was 2.5 to 5.7)... are you looking at taking cytomel (T3)? it's done me a power of good ... jb...
    ... the Armour doesn't work I suppose I could try adding Cytomel to the Synthroid. What do you think about doing that...
    ... the Armour doesn't work I suppose I could try adding Cytomel to the Synthroid. What do you think about doing that ... quite enough, and a relatively new treatment is adding cytomel (T3) to the mix .. i find it hard to believe that ... 200mcg eltroxtin (T4, same as synthroid) and a little cytomel , b/c my T3 needs to be quite hi for me to feel well ... finds it has too much T3), resort to synthroid and cytomel (cytomel has a great range of dosage levels, from ... where you are ... ~~ correction: 5mcg to 25mcg cytomel ...

  57. New here, need help 11th June 2004
    ... low Free T3 by possibly prescribing a low dose of Cytomel (T3)....

  58. Hypo Treatments 11th June 2004
    ... Armour (animal T4 vs. synthetic) may be prescribed or Cytomel (natural T3 from animals). It's not always easy ... to find a doc to prescribe Armour or Cytomel , but they are out there. However, it is my understanding ... switch to Armour or augment the synthetic T4 with Cytomel . There are people here that will have more information...

  59. levoxyl and thyrolar: anyone switch between these? 11th June 2004
    ... Synthroid for awhile but had to switch Thyrolar for Cytomel . Thyrolar was unavailable to get so switched. It ... took awhile to tweek my Cytomel and Synthroid before I started feeling better. I...
    ... I was not aware of cytomel and will do a bit of surfing about it. The refrigeration...

  60. Midwest, How are you? 10th June 2004
    ... just a little dry sometimes ... i've re-started my cytomel at 25mcg/day -- i actually started at 5 a few days...
    ... ... not having any brain power. JB, hope the Cytomel does the trick. Why'd you stop it in the first place...

  61. going to gyn (not endo)..need advice 9th June 2004
    ... increase in my .075 levoxyl? Should I ask for some cytomel ? I have never had that before. I have had an increase ... med increase??? What would happen if I took some Cytomel ? My FT3 level was high normal-but then again I have...
    ... me to find the right dosage. I am on synthroid and cytomel and it seems to be doing the trick. My TSH is below ... appointment and I don't think it is wrong to ask for cytomel . You can ask and see what he says....
    ... results, you should be above mid range. I wouldn't add Cytomel till you have all the results, if your T3 is high...

  62. Does anyone take Dessicated Thyroid aka Armour Thyroid 6th June 2004
    ... correctly. So my doctor and I talked about trying to add Cytomel to my synthroid. Then I asked him about dessicated...
    ... correctly. So my doctor and I talked about trying to add Cytomel to my synthroid. Then I asked him about dessicated...

  63. bummed -- found good doc but out of network! 3rd June 2004
    ... need to see this doc. He does prescribe Armour and Cytomel (which I soooo desperately want to try). I went ahead ... really hoping that if I get a chance to try Armour or Cytomel w/ my T4, maybe my brainfog will be better, I won...

  64. Newbie; some Questions: Pain/Goiter/Antibodies...Surgery? 3rd June 2004
    ... My doses are now 150mcg of Synthroid, and 10 mcg of Cytomel . Almost a year later I still do not feel any different...

  65. Anyone had experience on Cytomel? 2nd June 2004
    ... A few weeks ago I started on Cytomel 25mcg along with my Levoxyl .075mg. It wasn't making ... any better so I tried using just half of the dose of Cytomel , still not feeling right so I have stopped taking...
    ... asked, but from my own experience, I felt awesome on cytomel alone, at 5 mcg as well. I took t4 by itself for many ... The first month I was put on the very low dose of cytomel , I lost 10 lbs without doing a thing and my levels ... was taking 100 of levothroxine, so I will stick to cytomel for a long time. I am currently taking 75 mcg's, as...
    ... experience has been the same as yours; I find the Cytomel alone gave me more energy than a high dose of T4. ... hoping that I can just stay on this small dose of Cytomel forever, without my thyroid adjusting to it and requiring...
    ... wish there was more information on long term use of cytomel . I am very curious as well. blue...

  66. Antibody attacks after 18 years? 2nd June 2004
    ... the same thing, but turned out i was taking too much cytomel ) ... jb...

  67. update : post-********ctomy 2nd June 2004
    ... is very helpful. I have asked several docs about cytomel and they all want to push antidepressants before trying...
    ... is very helpful. I have asked several docs about cytomel and they all want to push antidepressants before trying...

  68. Boston docs anyone? 31st May 2004
    ... to get off this Synthroid or at least augment with cytomel . Thank you in advance for any advice!...

  69. Eleni61... 28th May 2004
    ... However, if your doc resists, you can still take the Cytomel (T3) path and still do fairly well. Beware of what ... because my girlfriend's doc started her on 25 mg of Cytomel and she got the shakes so bad she refused to try it...

  70. Help me! Took Levoxyl have side effects 27th May 2004
    ... you had said you had all those effects from taking Cytomel or even Armour, I would say it's more likely, not...

  71. lab results 25th May 2004
    ... will only carry you so far. Often small doses of Cytomel (T3) will need to added, and it's much easier just...

  72. Question Regarding Symptoms 24th May 2004
    ... Well it has been two weeks now since I was taken off Cytomel and my Levoxyl was increased (to 50mcg). I am definitely...
    ... definitely undermedicated. I was previously on 25mcg Cytomel and 25mcg Levoxyl. When my doc removed the Cytomel...

  73. T3 23rd May 2004
    ... this week. The doctor gave me a prescription for cytomel to take along with my T4 based on my lab tests a few...
    ... this week. The doctor gave me a prescription for cytomel to take along with my T4 based on my lab tests a few...
    ... have to give him some credit because he did give me Cytomel to use with my Levoxyl. So for the next 6wks I am ... to stay on .075 Levoxyl and 25mgc Cytomel to see how I feel and then to check my blood work...
    ... can see how uninformed they often are!! As for the Cytomel ......25 mcg is a lot for starting.....if you get shaky ... your level to whatever dosage you're taking of T3 ( Cytomel ), so if he's not ordered bloodwork again for 6 weeks ... more T3...and you're already taking extra with the Cytomel . If he does happen to up your T4, please be sure ... to cut back on the Cytomel for a few weeks so you don't go hyper, maybe by half ... increasing the T4 whether you need to cut back the Cytomel for a while. Of course these are just numbers......
    ... thanks for the response. Last week I started using the Cytomel and felt worse then when I started. Maybe I didn't ... feel and then if I still didn't feel well try the Cytomel ....

  74. Newbie w possible hypo-Emergency room? 22nd May 2004
    ... synthroid has really helped me, in combination with cytomel -- bosmom's right: if the thyroid doesn't work, no...

  75. Test Results 21st May 2004
    ... Results after six weeks taking additional synthroid. 25 Cytomel and 75 Synthroid. 5/19/04 TSH 0.008 range .35-5...
    ... though. I'm sure you can see that. A tiny decrease in Cytomel might not be a bad idea, although you maybe should...

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