Liothyronine Questions

Why am l still gaining weight l have been taking 75 micrograms levothyroxine for years?

Posted 6 Mar 2017 by christ1ne10 • 2 answers

l have a under active thyroid. Could l take liothyronine alongside to help lose some weight

Does anyone know of a connection between liothyronine and cataracts? I had a clean eye exam 1.5 yrs?

Posted 6 Mar 2017 by coltlady • 1 answer

... ago, no problems or indications. At a recent eye exam I was told I have a cataract "ripe" for surgery in my right eye and smaller ones in my left eye. I have been taking 5mcg/2xday of liothyronine for about 6 months (for low T3) and that is the only change in my meds or overall ...

I have an under active thyroid. Does this also give me gross fluid retention in feet and legs??

Posted 11 Nov 2016 by Lynda McEachran • 1 answer

I have had an under active thyroid,{ hypothyroidism }, for at least 5 years, but I am allergic to thyroxine, and so take liothyronine 2 tabs a day. At the moment I have developed grossly swollen feet and legs. I have usually got edema, but not as bad as this time, as I couldn't get my ...

Levothyroxine and liothyronine with coffee/milk?

Posted 30 Dec 2014 by Jennifer1974 • 1 answer

I have been taking my Levothyroxine (100 mcg) and liothyronine (25mcg) when I awaken in the morning with a glass of water. I also consume coffee (2 cups total) with sugar and a little bit of milk during the first hour while getting ready for work. Is there enough calcium that it could be ...

Why am I gaining weight on SRT3 (liothyronine)?

Posted 23 May 2013 by fcassell • 2 answers

I've been taking liothyronine 22.5 mcg for 4 months and have been steadily gaining weight. My doctor said she didn't understand why I was gaining weight because even if my appetite was increased, I should have been burning everything off. I had a thyroid blood panel done and it was ...

Liothyronine - Which generic is gluten free?

Posted 2 Feb 2016 by Lillyland • 0 answers

Liothyronine - I have been on Citamel for 2 days, but I feel foggy and have a headache, will this go

Posted 26 Apr 2015 by ss5242tt • 1 answer

... away in time?

Hypothyroidism - Is anyone taking Synthroid and Liothyronine together?

Posted 17 Jan 2012 by GretchenWenrich • 2 answers

Is Liothyronine 5mcg gluten free?

Posted 30 Jun 2014 by pinkclouds • 1 answer

I have Celiac and need to be gluten free, also what is the base of the filler

Can I take levothyroxine and liothyronine at the same time in the morning?

Posted 29 Jun 2013 by Ilga91 • 1 answer

Should you take liothyronine at the same time you take synthyroid?

Posted 12 Sep 2013 by kjs1951 • 1 answer

Why am I gaining weight on liothyronine?

Posted 2 Mar 2013 by fcassell • 2 answers

I'm becoming increasingly *livid* becuause of the gradual weight gain I've seen since having started liothyronine one month ago. My maintenance dosage is 45mcg, which I am currently taking. Will this weight gain stop eventually? How long before I will lose this weight that I have gained? ...

Is anyone taking liothyronine (cytomel) and breastfeeding? Worried?

Posted 4 Jul 2013 by kmisskelly • 1 answer

My dr has prescribed me liothyronine t3 thyroid replacement for hypothyroidism. I am breastfeeding a 1 y.o. conflicting studies say its fine to take with others saying it's unsafe. Even my pharmacist said no studies on nursing infants have been done and to use at my discretion. I am curious to ...

Liothyronine - weight gain, depression and breathing problems, should I switch?

Posted 10 Sep 2012 by mjcrowley • 2 answers

I have been super depressed, gained 20 pounds, and having a hard time breathing. I started this medicatino about 2 months ago and have had these symptoms for a month. My thyroid is stable on this drug. Should I switch and is there any better? It seems that in the reviews from others the fixed ...

Is Liothyronine just as effective as Cytomel?

Posted 6 Feb 2013 by Sdwyer • 1 answer

My insurance company refilled my Cytomel RX as Liothyronine, I assume b/c of $$$$. Is it OK to take (5mcg- 1Xper day)?