Cytomel for Underactive Thyroid User Reviews (Page 2)

• The...
• November 11, 2019

"I've been on Synthroid for 9 years now. I have been on a roller coaster ride the whole time with my dosage, from 150 mcg a day down to 125 mcg, always fluctuating depending on symptoms. Now I have just seen a new endocrinologist to try to have my thyroid removed due to large nodules and Hashimoto's thyroiditis and all the non-stop issues stemming from the thyroid, so the new endo puts me on 5 mcg of Cytomel, and I have the opposite reaction from it. I had some tightness in my chest, blurred vision, and it knocked me out for nearly 7 hours after taking it. The first and second doses were the next day. Not really knowing if that's an adverse reaction from it, but I stopped taking it. I don't understand how a medication that is supposed to reverse fatigue and boost my energy does the exact opposite. I am now currently taking 137 mcg of Synthroid and need to have the thyroid excised so the autoimmune response will be lessened, so I can be less symptomatic and have somewhat of a normal immune system."

• Ter...
• December 6, 2015

"I was on Cytomel for a couple of years. Then my dose got increased along with my Synthroid medication dose. I began having tremors, heart palpitations, and tachycardia. It was a terrifying experience! My symptoms almost entirely went away when going off this medication, but I feel as though my heart was dramatically affected and I don't know yet whether or not it was actually even damaged."

• Jou...
• May 4, 2022

"Was on generic liothyronine for about 5 weeks because Cytomel wasn’t available. Felt like a windup toy whose spring had unwound-horrible muscle pain, weakness, couldn’t think, and constant background pain. Today, finally got my Rx of Cytomel. The difference is remarkable. Within 1 hr, my muscles started relaxing. Three hours later, and my mental acuity is back. There truly is a difference between generic and brand name. I would never have known that were it not for my shrewd doctor. This is like a miracle drug that restores my life. I take 5 MCG, 2x daily Cytomel and 50 MCG 1x daily of Synthroid."

• Use...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2022

"Cytomel gave me the worst side effect symptoms of my life in just 3-4 days. I got severe water retention, chest pain, rash on my body, and dehydration. I just took time afterward to negate the side effects of this drug. Can't wait to flush this out of my body and will never take it again."

• Luc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2022

"I have Hashimoto's disease and hypothyroidism with it. I was on Tirosint for a while and all the other T4 medications: Levothyroxine, Synthroid, Tirosint. This Cytomel makes me feel amazing and turns my brain back on immediately after taking it. Cytomel also seems to get rid of almost all the horrible joint pain and muscle aches from the other thyroid medications. It also helps to reduce my muscle stiffness and gets rid of those pesky muscle spasms. I think that all the T4 drugs actually cause more pain all over the body, but they are usually effective at getting rid of hypothyroid symptoms. I noticed this after I forgot to take my Synthroid for one day, less pain but more fatigue."

• Rai...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 13, 2024

"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.)"

• Hyp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2022

"I self-diagnosed as hypo several years ago after suffering from almost every classic hypo symptom, but with 'normal' TSH labs. A non-traditional Endo finally agreed with me after testing more than just my TSH and considering my symptoms. But finding something that worked has been hard. I felt almost worse on T4 alone. Armour Thyroid helped for a while, but then I began crashing and found my reverse T3 numbers had skyrocketed. My doctor pulled the AT and started me on 25 mg of Cytomel. Within a day, my constant headaches were gone, and I felt lighter and more energetic. It’s only been a week, but I’m optimistic."

• Clc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2020

"I gained 25 lbs on an antidepressant over 9 months. I have tapered off, but no weight loss. Have some fatigue, low temp. Doc said, although the rest of the blood panel of tests was okay, he would like to see my Free T3 around 3. It was 2.56. I took my second dose this a.m., 5 mcg. Same both days. Anxious, dizzy, feel like I'm weak in my legs. Tearful - almost foggy. Doc said it was a low dose and I might feel better, or notice zero change. No more for me... I don't like the way it makes me feel."

• Sol...
• May 15, 2021

"Started Cytomel 5 mg about 8 days ago. As my T3 was low. And just did not feel well. I had hair loss, weight gain, major constipation, and very irritable, dry skin. I am hoping to feel better and be more regulated in many ways. I am curious what everyone’s T3 numbers were before starting. Cytomel may be too soon for me to notice any change yet? Thank you."

• MEa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2021

"This medication is horrible! I have had severe adverse reactions on both the brand name and generic form. Painful limp knees, tachycardia, palpitations, and all of my hair fell out! Never again will I take this medication. It’s not worth my life."

• Jou...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 23, 2022

"Taking Synthroid for Hashimoto’s and continued to have fatigue, muscle aches, and cramps. Adding Doctor generic Liothyronine was like taking nothing. Switching to brand name Cytomel 5 mcg 2x daily, I felt normal for the first time in 10 years. Muscle aches/cramping gone, good energy and mental focus returned. I have my heart under control, and I’m still on Cytomel. Hair loss I've also had, and you need to have your selenium levels tested. I had some doctor-prescribed supplements I had to stop because they contained selenium and it built up. Right now the biggest problem is that I can’t get my Cytomel Rx filled because Pfizer has some backorder that’s gone on for two months with no explanation. I have to take generic liothyronine for now; fatigue and muscle cramps are back."

• Roc...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 1, 2022

"Palpitations even at a small 5 mcg dose. I would use Taurine to offset palps.. Itchy pin-like sensations on arms after 1 year of use! Like needles 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."

• me2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2012

"This medication has been a lifesaver 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."

• 69m...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2013

"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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2015

"Can't take it because my heart rate won't go below 90."

• Sum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2019

"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."