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Cytomel For Thyroid

Premium Questions

Dr. Shehzad Topiwala MD

I have been on 125mg on Thyroxine for the last twenty years, I started to take 25mg of Cytomel T3 in January this year I then took 50mg of Cytomel T3 in Feb this year and then 75mg of Cytomel T3 in ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shehzad Topiwala ( Endocrinologist)
Dr.     Rovena Murati MD

My endo. recently added 5mg of cytomel to my usual 112mg of synthroid because I was so tired and ... like I have a bit more energy right after I take the cytomel, but within an hour or so, I begin to feel ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rovena Murati ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Shehzad Topiwala MD

I took my first dosage of Cytomel and my arms and legs feel very heavy and I woke up tired? I am on armor thyroid 120mg and Cytomel 5 mcg bid? What is the correct dosage? When will I see results ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shehzad Topiwala ( Endocrinologist)
Dr. Shehzad Topiwala MD

recommend replacing it with Cytomel or change to Armour? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shehzad Topiwala ( Endocrinologist)
Dr.   Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh MD

I take synthroid but do best when on Cytomel as well . I have not thyroid due to surgery and radiation . How can I explain that to my new md who doesnt get it. XXXX ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh ( General & Family Physician)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

Hello. This is a question about radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid cancer. My treatment is set for Feb 24. I start a low iodine treatment today (Feb 17). I ve been taking Cytomel 25mcg from ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel MD

I ve been taking cytomel to overcome thyroid resistance. I m 5 weeks in and progress is slow, contrary to what the drug says. So is the body only accepting a little at a time? Also I think to keep ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Hardik Sanghvi MD

i am a female, 57 years old, 5.0, 180 lbs. recently had 3 benign nodules removed from my thyroid (partial thyroidectamy). i am having difficulty regulating the meds, cytomel and cynthroid. i use splenda ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hardik Sanghvi ( Hematologist)
Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

Hi! I am taking a generic of Cytomel and am wondering if it is as effective? I have some good results, but no weight loss which is something I was hoping for. I was actually diagnosed with thyroid ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivo Ditah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi MD

I have been on Synthroid for years for my underactive thyroid and have now been given a low dose of Cytomel (5mcg). I have been taking the Cytomel for about 2-3 months and am experiencing a tingling... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi ( General & Family Physician)