Comparing Cytomel vs Liothyronine
Cytomel (liothyronine) | Liothyronine |
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Cytomel (liothyronine) | Liothyronine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hypothyroidism - After Thyroid Removal, Underactive Thyroid, TSH Suppression, Myxedema, Thyroid Suppression Test, Myxedema Coma. Cytomel may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hypothyroidism - After Thyroid Removal, Underactive Thyroid, TSH Suppression, Myxedema, Thyroid Suppression Test, Myxedema Coma. Liothyronine may also be used for purposes not listed... View more |
Related suggestions Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism)
Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal (Hypothyroidism, Post-Thyroidectomy)
TSH Suppression
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More about Cytomel (liothyronine) | More about Liothyronine | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Cytomel has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 52 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Liothyronine has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 99 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Cytomel side effects |
View all Liothyronine side effects |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Cytomel prices |
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other liothyronine brands include: Triostat | Cytomel, Triostat | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
49 hours |
49 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category A
Studies show no risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category A
Studies show no risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 232 drugs are known to interact with Cytomel:
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A total of 232 drugs are known to interact with Liothyronine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
May 08, 1956 |
May 08, 1956 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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