Comparing Cytomel vs Liothyronine
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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 |
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 |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.3
For Underactive Thyroid: I have a little more energy on Cytomel. I was born with hypothyroid. I relented on going on synthroid in 2002 in hopes of losing weight and went off in 2015. My last dose was 200mcg. I never felt energetic on synthroid and it didn't make me thinner. I took a blood test in 2015 and found my reverse T3 was high and my doctor put me on cytomel. I lost 5 pounds when my meds were changed (not a significant amount in the scheme of life but I overeat so I can't really blame the drug) and I have noticed no ill side effects. I'm happy. |
6.6
For Underactive Thyroid: I have gained 20 pounds in the last 2 months, feel really hungry all the time, am having a hard time breathing for about a month now. I do not know if the breathing is from the medication, air, or allergies. My thyroid is under control though. For Underactive Thyroid: I have had hypothyroidism for almost my entire life. I have been on Synthroid and generic levothyroxine and never felt much better with all symptoms remaining. I finally got an endocrinologist to listen to me and he lowered my dose of Synthroid and gave me liothyronine. My depression lifted in 2 days, my cholesterol dropped 40 points and my energy level has never been this good. I am having a little difficulty with insomnia. I still struggle to lose even 1 pound but I'll still take the difference that I feel. |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Cytomel side effects document. |
See the full liothyronine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Cytomel prices and generic prices |
View all liothyronine prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Brand Names |
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Other liothyronine brands include: Triostat | Cytomel, Triostat | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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49 hours |
49 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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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 |
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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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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 191 drugs are known to interact with Cytomel:
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A total of 191 drugs are known to interact with liothyronine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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 |
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First Approval Date |
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May 08, 1956 |
May 08, 1956 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** 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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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.