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What does it do?

This product is used primarily to treat hypothyroidism. It consists of T3, one of the important hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

Last text update: 2010-12-15

Last data update: 2012-01-14

Black Box Warning:
This product has a black box warning related to its potential risk of toxicity in large doses particularly when used as a treatment for obesity with appetite suppressants.

Usage:

Cytomel is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.

Hypothyroidism	88%
Depression	12%
Chronic Fatigue	5%

General Information:

6.9: Cytomel Average Satisfaction Score

79% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Cytomel.
17% of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Cytomel

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I didn't begin to feel well until I switched to Cytomel alone. I was on either Synthroid or desiccated thyroid meds and never felt well....heart racing, anxiety, horrific brain fog and pain throughout my body...even got Epstein Barr Virus. Some people just don't convert T4 to T3 so they take T3 (Cytomel) only. Important to check iron and adrenals as this can also cause symptoms. T3 is not a weight loss drug and anyone who is on it knows that but when given a chance to help thyroid matters, your whole body feels better.

48 year old – Source: MediGuard
Posted: 2011-07-14 06:21:18

I am a 61 years old woman and have been taking 125 mcg of Unithyroid. My doctor just gave me a prescription for compounded time-release T3 for 15mcg. Has anyone else tried this type of combination and if so, how did you do. I am waiting for the prescription to be filled. Thanks

62 year old – Source: MediGuard
Posted: 2010-10-15 08:42:46

I took Synthroid by itself for years and it was still a huge struggle for me to wake up in the morning. When I finally added Cytomel to the Synthroid just over a year ago, I started feeling the best I have in years. If you are taking only Synthroid and still feeling bad, I strongly recommend giving Cytomel a try. Also, if you are taking a generic of either drug and not feeling so great, give the name brand a try. My sister tried the generic for a while, and felt terrible.

32 year old – Source: MediGuard
Posted: 2010-01-29 17:40:06

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