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Cytomel is a thyroid agent.nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Thyroid drug

Brands

T3 • Tertroxin

Generic Drug

Liothyronine

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Irritability
Nervousness
Tremor
Excessive sweating
Heart palpitations
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Low blood pressure
Angina

Treats

Depression
Condition
Hypothyroidism (adult)
Condition
Hypothyroidism
Condition
Clinical depression
Condition
Hypothyroidism (infant and child)
Condition

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Effects of cytomel (liothyronine) and clenbutyrol?

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How long does it take for cytomel (liothyronine) to kick in?

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A 29-year old asked:

I accidentally took too much cytomel (liothyronine) yesterday; I still feel the strange feeling?

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A 33-year old male asked:

Can I take my multivitamin with my Cytomel?

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What are the side effects of cytomel (liothyronine)?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Cytomel (liothyronine) overdose?

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A 76-year old male asked:

Which is better sr-t3 or cytomel (liothyronine) for less side effects?

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A 36-year old asked:

My T3 is running high on my current cytomel (liothyronine) medication, do I need to change?

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A 44-year old male asked about a 44-year old female:

Could taking 5mcg Cytomel (liothyronine) 1x/day in the morning possibly reduce my T3 over the day/night by messing with feedback?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is there an adjustment period for cytomel (liothyronine)?

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A 37-year old asked:

What are efffects and results of cytomel (liothyronine) for hypothyroid?

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A 48-year old asked:

Can 5 mcg of cytomel (liothyronine) cause insomnia?

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A 33-year old female asked:

Is cytomel safe to take? I don't feel Synthroid (thyroxine) is enough because i still feel bad

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A 40-year old asked:

Some of the side effects of t3/cytomel for hypothyroid?

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A 48-year old asked:

What is the treatment for cytomel (liothyronine) overdose?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can you have a cytomel (liothyronine) thyroid medication overdose?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is it normal to experience weird blood sugar spikes while taking cytomel (liothyronine)?

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A 46-year old female asked:

Have been put on cytomel (liothyronine) for depression gaining weight already will this stop?

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A 44-year old female asked:

I have hashimotos.On Synthroid/Cytomel. Dr says Levels are normal. Lymphatic massages 1X a week. Still having a lot of symptoms. Frustrated!

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A 33-year old asked:

Does taking cytomel or Synthroid (thyroxine) to help lose weight?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Does taking cytomel (liothyronine) 5 mcg bid supress TSH production or the two has nothing to do with each other?

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A 39-year old female asked:

I'm having a complete Thyroidectomy in a few wks. Will be put on 100mg levothyroxine. Should I be on Cytomel or natural desiccated thyroid as well?

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A 57-year old female asked:

Can a person take Premarin (conjugated estrogens) and cytomel?

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A 44-year old female asked:

Hypothyroidism, prescribed synthroid & cytomel for decade+. Ran out of meds for 2 mos. Feel half dead. How long until meds help me feel normal again?

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A 39-year old female 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?

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A 44-year old female asked:

43 yo healthy F, thyroidectomy 2012, on Synthroid (thyroxine) & Cytomel with continued hypothyroid symptoms. Would like to try Naturethroid. Will dr consider rx?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Can metformin interfere with the absorbtion of thyroxine and cytomel (liothyronine)?

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A 29-year old female asked:

What's the best medicine to treat hypothyroidism during pregnancy? I'm on Synthroid (thyroxine) should I take cytomel too?

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A 20-year old male 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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A 42-year old female asked:

4-21-14 Thyroidectomy r/t thyroiditis, goiter. On Synthroid (thyroxine) 137 mcg- hypo s/s returning have felt great for months. Would adding Cytomel help?

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