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A member asked:

Dear sir, i have hypothyroidism i take 100mcg of t4. still i spent 4 months, but i have depression. can i cytomel (liothyronine)?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cytomel (liothyronine): Is a synthetic version of T3, (liothyronine) used for low thyroid and for depression. You are already taking T4, so talk to your doctor first.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/7/2015

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