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I was on cytomel (liothyronine) for 3 weeks and ended up with heart palpitations. i have stopped the cytomel (liothyronine) for a week now but still have some palps. will they stop?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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Yes.: Cytomel (liothyronine) is a potent, rapid-acting thyroid medication associated with an increased incidence of side-effects. One can be switched to levothyroxine, monitoring the TSH level; if the palpitations continue to recur, a cardiac evaluation, including an ekg and a 24 hour holter monitor test, can clarify its significance.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I was on cytomel (liothyronine) for 3 weeks and ended up with heart palpitations. i have stopped the cytomel (liothyronine) for a week now but still have some palps. will they stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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