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A member asked:

My t3 is running high on my current cytomel (liothyronine) medication, do i need to change?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

T3 (liothyronine): Discuss with your doctor the results of your thyroid testing & the Cytomel (liothyronine) med. U r taking to see if further testing or adjustments in the med. Are needed.

Answered 6/24/2014

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