Cytomel depression

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I've just started 25 mg of Cytomel. It just about knocked me out for the day. My doctor has added this to help with my resisitant depression. I cut back to a 1/4 tablet and I still feel somewhat spacey. How long should I wait until I don't have that feeling? I'm on 150 mg. Synthroid.

Through collaboration with the MD and the psychiastist, I have recently been prescribed a combo therapy of Zoloft, Synthroid and Cytomel. My OCD, depression, anxiety, and paranoia have disappeared. Within a couple of hours after taking Cytomel, my lethargic nature left and I felt normal. I also no longer need Xanax. It has been a couple of decades since I have felt this normal. The Cytomel seems to do a better and faster job than Zoloft. I am only taking 25mcg of Cytomel.

What are your free T3 and Free T4 levels? I would never recommend any start on cytomel without an FT3 test showing that levels are low. Cytomel is a T3 med only and is about 4 times stronger than the T4 med. If your FT3 is low, that could indicate that you have a conversion problem (converting T4 to T3 for the body's use). Get your FT3 and FT4 levels checked, then go from there. BTW -- I've been on the cytomel since Jan am doing great.

Hi everyone. Does anyone know if an regular m.d. will ever prescribe Cytomel? I went to my endo who monitored my nodules & he asked how I felt. I told him still pretty crappy. My tsh was down to .45 with still a low T4 (5.9), but my FREE T4 was 1.08. He explained away the low T4 to being my Thyroid Binding Globulin low & said I should only concern myself with Free T4's. Anyway, I am on two separate doses of Synthroid (162mcg.

Despite the initial anxiety, I am noticing that the depression and lethargy that were so acute, are noticablely alleviated, so I won't stop the Cytomel. I see the doc in about 6 weeks, and will have new labs then. How is YOUR journey with this complex disorder? I'd like hear. Take care.

My psychiatrist suggested that Cytomel may help some with depression and also with the tiredness and sleepiness I have had for years.I went to internet and read about hypothyroidism and how it often is undiagnosed due to normal blood test. Well I was uneasy about the Cytomel at first but when i saw how many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism I have I wondered if that isn't my problem. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia also and wondered if that has anything to do with the thyroid.

I was placed on cytomel 5mcg 2x daily for depression as an adjunct to antidepressants. After awhile, it seemed to help but then really didn't notice much of a change. Went off it three weeks ago now acne, weight gain, bloating, and constipation. I was never diagnosed as hypothyroid but on this dose of cytomel my tsh came back at 1.7 my question is will my thyroid regain its ability to work or will I need cytomel lifelong now because my body may be dependent on it? I was on it for about 6 months.

No other anti-depressant helped to alleviate the depression. Essentially I was diagnosed with treatment resistant depression, but my Psychiatrist continued on with me because I refused to consider ECT-Electroconvulsive Treatment. The one and only saving Grace was taking Adderall 30mg 2x day. In addition to Ginko Biloba and excessive amounts of B12 vitamins. I found that if I could rev. myself up, the depression, anxiety, etc. went away.

I have been taking 75mg of Cytomel for 4 weeks now to help with my depression, I do not have a thyroid problem. I am alslo taking 300mg of Welbutron and 75 of Effexor. How do I know if it is working? I sweat allot, I and I am not losing any weight (doctor told me I would) Can anybody answer my question.

I have brain fog, memory issues, depression, fatigue and at times insomnia. I am getting very frustrated. My Endo has not even checked my T3 levels. I have done lots of research and am reading alot about Cytomel. I need to find an Endo in NJ, who for one will check my T3 levels but also prescribe me Cytomel at least on a trial basis and see if my symptoms improve.

When I take it I get head pain in my temples, anxiety, my toes itch or tingle, I feel sluggish and depressed. Cytomel is the only drug that seem to have few side effects, my headaches are gone and my depression has some what lifted. I take 15 mg of cytomel and I'm now down to 25 of synthroid. I just switched from 50 mcg of levo because it makes my feet itch. My levels are: Tsh .67 T4 .72 T3 3.02 Any info will help Thanks!

I'm currently on 75 mcg levo, alternating with 88 mcg levo + 5 mcg cytomel daily. Cytomel is a T3 only med and must be used with caution. It is approximately 4 times more potent than the T4 med, so whenever cytomel is added, T4 med should be decreased by, I think, it's 20-25 mcg/day. Free T3 levels must be checked regularly, along with TSH and Free T4, when taking cytomel.

The addition of cytomel to levoxyl without changing the levoxyl dose should not cause weight gain unless it causes a significant increase in appetite. In that case, it may be best to go back to straight levoxyl. The TSH should be around 1.0 regardless of the regimen.

Should I chalk up my current symptoms to these problems, or should I pitch to add Cytomel to my Synthroid, even though Free T3 was okay? I know no one is a doctor, but you have experience, so let me know your thoughts.

Also, many people split their cytomel into 2 doses. One in the morning and one in the afternoon. Cytomel is fast acting and can wear off after 5-7hours. It will probably take you some time for your body to balance out. Good Luck!

, he stopped Synthroid and started Cytomel 25 mg twice a day to prepare for RAI. I will stop Cytomel tomorrow and start the LID diet. Hugs and kisses and a Merry Christmas to you all!!!

I have been on 75mcg or Levothyroxine for about 6 months now and still feel pretty crappy and not myself (major fatigue, dry skin/hair, hair loss, anger managment, some depression, adult acne, chest pains and a whole host of respitory and esophageal issues) . I just had a thyroid panel done again although my TSH is 2.2 my FT3 is still on the very low end of the normal range.

I started on Cytomel last August - the dose was way too high and with some invaluable help from this forum, gradually reduced my dose. Each time I reduce the dose, the palpitations abate for a while, then return. By Xmas I had cut it out altogether. The palpitations had stopped but I started to get other symptoms i.e. - depression, tingling in feet at night, weight gain. Hardly surprising then, that my latest bloods (as of two days ago) read as follows: TSH 2.03 (0.27-4.

I never go long without a bout of depression but I have been stuck in depression for months with just small bouts of happiness. figuring out what type of depression and what you can treat it with may be a long process but it is easier to treat any other type of depression than what I have. Hang in there and don't give up hope.

Last day of Cytomel I have started to feel better. A little depressed still. Getting better!!

Cytomel for depression? I'm at a loss... Now I just may have seen it all. Unless your depression kept you on the couch with low energy (and without a TSH test, I have NO IDEA how your psychiatrist could possibly know that you have hypothroidism. And don't even get me started on the fact that he/she is tring to treat depression with an thyroid drug...), you could very possibly be doing dangerous things to your heart. I'd see an endo ASAP.

I never had a problem with cytomel, it did help me with my depression. I am on the max of synthroid and for the past 13 mo, I have endured 19 surgeries and 5 life threatening infections. My thyroid levels are so bad and I have had so many horrible symptoms. I will tell you that I purchased 2 books that were so helpful, the Thyroid Solution and Thyroid and Depression, both books are fantastic. I also got Thyroid for Dummies, another good resource book.

I am 6 mos post op (thyroidectomy) and I felt wonderful on Cytomel. The problem is my doctor switched me to Synthroid because he indicated Cytomel has a short half life and can cause "cardiac" side effects. In place of taking Prozac for depression, I was wondering why the doctor won't consider adding Cytomel to the Synthroid dosage so we can kill two birds with one stone.

hi, i hope you can answer this.. i've been taking anti-anxiety/depression meds for 14 years and the last 4 months i've had terrible problems with my medicine working. my dr. suggested i take cytomel with my medicine to see if it should help work. does anyone have any feeback i would greatly appreciate it. i'm also on 50 m. of synthroid for 2 1/2 years and when i went up to 75 it made me more anxious... thanks i'm hanging in over here, but it's been a huge struggle and want my life back.

I had a couple questions regarding Cytomel - but first my brief background: 35yr. old male, 6'4" 190 pnds.,been on 100mcg. levo for 2 months, tsh went from 22.6 to now a 4.2 - still felt hypo. (constip.,depression, low energy, no libido) so I had my shrink add Cytomel for "depression" he told me to stop levo. completely and prescribed me 50mcg cytomel to "activate" the 300mg.Wellbutrin he's got me on. Does this sound like good practice to you?

Endocrinologist agrees and raised my Synthroid to 175mg from 150mg although I mentioned that I was very interested in a Synthroid+Cytomel combination (she is opposed to Cytomel). She did not test my T3 levels in my blood panels. Current side effects: 80% energy level, brain fog, weight gain, hair loss, mild depression.

I am wondering if any one else gets shoulder blade and neck muscles constricting (drawn up so tight and can't get them to relax) while taking Cytomel as well, not being able to sleep good, shortness of breathe too? I had to cut my pill in half to take only half of a 5 mcg. pill. My doc wanted me to take 2 x 5 mcg - I can't or at least I need to titrate very SLOWLY?

Hello Dr, i have been hypothyroid for 10+ yrs and been treated with only levothyroxine, i've suffered for years with symptoms of anxiety, depression, fibro, weight gain, always cold, constipation, brain fog, hair loss on the front of my scalp, i recently saw an endo and she lowered my does of levo from .75 to .

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