Liothyronine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Brand names: Cytomel, Triostat

Liothyronine has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 95 reviews on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Liothyronine

rebecca
Taken for 5 to 10 years
March 13, 2024

Cytomel (liothyronine) for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "My body doesn't convert T4 to T3 properly, and mostly makes reverse T3, so I was always hypothyroid, even when one endo prescribed such a large dose of Synthroid that I started going into a thyroid storm. This was before the surgery for fibrous variant Hashimoto's that made my thyroid gland so hard it was affecting my breathing, and 3 biopsies could not recover any tissue to check for cancer. After surgery, I could breathe better and did not have cancer, but until one doctor tested my reverse T3 and Free T3, checked the ratio, and figured out I didn't have enough T3 and prescribed Cytomel, I was in thyroid hell for all those years. Now I am not. If he hadn't figured it out I would be dead now from TRMDD causing me to have episodes of suicidal ideation. I can also think clearly. No more thyroid hell! The medication is prohibitively expensive, but can be compounded for less, although it is still pricey. I take 1-1/4 of a 25 mcg Cytomel tablet, divided for BID, and 12.5 of Synthroid."

10 / 10

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SBD
Taken for 5 to 10 years
March 14, 2020

For Underactive Thyroid "I was put on cytomel for drug resistant depression by my psych. It worked great for several years then pharma company started buying from Canada who bought it from India. I went downhill like a sack of rocks. Then couldn’t get cytomel at all and put on generic lyothronine. It got bad enough with energy, jitters and cognitions that I now have home healthcare. Finally after two months of not having any I felt better. Not great by a long shot. Got a new bottle that I had hidden and started taking it again. Just like when switched to generic I stay freezing cold for several hours then start sweating. I think I’m going off"

1 / 10

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Kasey
Taken for less than 1 month
August 6, 2019

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I had complete Thyroidectomy in 2012 and was put on Synthroid 175mcgs. My TSH was completely suppressed which is fine, no issues. But I could not lose the weight and still felt fatigued. Last week I asked to have Cytomel added to my Synthroid. This new doctor ( I had moved to another state) dropped my Synthroid from 175mcgs to 137mcgs and added 10 of Cytomel. It has been a week and I feel HORRIBLE. I asked the doctor to up the Synthroid to at least 150mcg and she refused. I am finding a different Endocrinologist. I want to give Cytomel a fighting chance but the drop in Synthroid was far too much too quick."

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Rocker
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 1, 2022

Cytomel (liothyronine) for Underactive Thyroid "Palpitation's even at small 5mcg dose. I would use Taurine to off set palps.. ITCHY PIN like sensation's on arms after 1 year use! Like needle's coming out of skin! It took about 3 weeks off use to get rid of it. I use natural desiccated NP hormone during the Cytomel."

1 / 10

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August 8, 2011

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "After diagnosis of Grave's Disease I was given Synthroid. Took this alone for 20 years. Dosage was lowered from 0.150 to 0.125 when thought to be causing irregular heart beat. Had an "oblation" of nerves around heart area that was causing irregular beating and remained on 0.125 dosage feeling better. A new Endocrinologist had me add Liothyronine in a custom "compound" dosage of 2.5mcg and lowered Synthroid to 0.112. One measurement was high the other low hoping to balance the two. Didn't feel a lot of improvement. Noticed I was more irritable with upset stomach. Tried it for 2 months but quit- wasn't happy with it. I've started taking it again and have small improvements in mental clarity, regularity, but get migraines."

5 / 10

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Esper...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 11, 2023

For Underactive Thyroid "I have had hypothyroidism for 20 years and it caused my hair to fall out in clumps and caused swelling, especially my face which made me feel self-conscience. I am now taking liothyronine (T3) along with levothyroxine. It made a huge difference within a week of taking it. My face is back to normal and I couldn't be happier just with that alone. My hair stopped falling out from the first day of taking it. If anyone is struggling just don't give up and keep asking different doctors that are willing to help. It is very expensive even with my insurance but well worth it in my opinion."

8 / 10

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2Hope
Taken for less than 1 month
May 18, 2022

For Underactive Thyroid "1st time user. Hashimoto's diagnosis. Dr prescribed 10mcg per day. Having a bad feeling about the dose I took only half of the dose and I am glad I did because the side effects were immediate and strong. My heart was racing, I couldn't concentrate at all, as if I had ADHD. I've been extremely thirsty despite appropriate hydration. Day 2 and now I have a rash on my legs and torso. I am quitting this treatment right now."

1 / 10

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Rain
Taken for 2 to 5 years
April 13, 2024

Cytomel (liothyronine) for Underactive Thyroid "Cytomel works, but you have to make sure you are on the correct dose. Some people need a very high amount of T3 in their system, some very little. I’ve heard of a doctor who was on 400 mcg of T3 a day. I was taking 150 mcg per day, splitting it into two doses (while low carb). My hair did not fall out. It can shed for the first 3 to 6 months, but then it grows back in. I’ve always had very thick hair and Cytomel kept it that way. If you take too much, or too little, I imagine this may cause your hair to shed. If you do not heal the underlying medical issue, and eat poorly, you will need to take more and more over time and your doctor may not approve the higher dose, so you’re left with hypothyroidism even on T3. You must change your diet. If you’re someone who hasn't changed your diet (removed wheat gluten, grains, sugar, nightshades, etc.) and you feel well and slim/healthy on T3, that’s very rare, especially if you have Hashimoto's. Eat well (red meat, etc.)"

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me2buc
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 15, 2012

Cytomel (liothyronine) for Underactive Thyroid "This medication has been a life saver for me. I don't know if it works really well for depression or if I was hypothyroid but it has saved my life and I am so very thankful for it."

10 / 10

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69me
Taken for less than 1 month
June 5, 2013

Cytomel (liothyronine) for Underactive Thyroid "I have been on this for a day and my aches and pains have subsided. I will not give it a 10 because I am not "perfect" yet. "

7 / 10

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nashdo
June 4, 2015

For Underactive Thyroid "as a supplement to levothyroxine it has been a night and day difference. I no longer sleep all the time and can think clearly. I actually want to do things now."

10 / 10

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Deb
April 22, 2015

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "Total thyroidectomy in 2004 due to Papillary Thyroid Cancer. T4 monotherapy alone was horrible. I have been on Liothyronine since February and have regained my life."

10 / 10

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Sidek...
October 8, 2008

Cytomel (liothyronine) for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I have been using Cytomel for 3 months. I had been on compounded T3 for 9 months, however I was experiencing increasingly severe hot flushes. Currently my hot flushes have decreased."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
February 6, 2015

Cytomel (liothyronine) for Underactive Thyroid "Can't take it because my heart rate won't go below 90."

1 / 10

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Summer
Taken for less than 1 month
November 26, 2019

Cytomel (liothyronine) for Underactive Thyroid "I started taking this today, due to a low T3 test result, very low dose. It made me feel absolutely insane, crazy. I couldn’t concentrate, I felt awful. I don’t think I’ll take it again."

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JET
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 23, 2012

For Underactive Thyroid "Added 0.5 mcg to my Tirosint in August - nothing much changed until last week when I started taking this 1 hour after my Tirosint - down 5 lbs in one week! I have changed nothing else."

10 / 10

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abbaz...
November 14, 2010

For Underactive Thyroid "The first day I took it, my constipation and heart flutters disappeared, and my energy came back. I believe I'll need a larger dose soon, but so far no complaints at all."

10 / 10

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cbano
Taken for less than 1 month
March 10, 2018

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "My doctor prescribed 1/2 tablet daily combined with 25 mcg levothyroxine. Tablets are round and impossible to cut in half to receive consistent dosing. Needs to be scored by manufacturer."

1 / 10

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Viano
Taken for 10 years or more
April 5, 2021

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I have been doing well on 5mcg once a of Cytomel for over ten years. Taking the brand name made by Pfizer, not the generic one."

10 / 10

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Shorty
March 25, 2018

For Underactive Thyroid "Has anyone taken this for depression? I've been on it for four days so far no results only feel tired. How long does it take to work?"

2 / 10

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Tuscany...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
August 6, 2015

For Underactive Thyroid "Side effects was a rash in legs, abdomen....discontinued medication & so did the symptoms."

2 / 10

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