Cytomel versus armour

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Avatar n tn 1) Add some levo to your Armour and drop the dosage of Armour to compensate. or 2) go back to a combination of levo and Cytomel, but increaase the levo slightly (maybe to 112.5) and drop the Cytomel to 10 mcg (split into two doses). Are you taking your Armour just once a day, or twice?
Avatar m tn Just a couple of thoughts. If, as I suspect, you dropped the Synthroid/Cytomel and switched to Armour at the same time, then you basically increased your T3 dosage, which probably gave you a boost for a while until your T4 levels normalize to the new amount of T4 from the Armour. Once this takes place over 4-5 weeks, then I think you might feel like you are dropping back into your prior level of symptoms.
1369218 tn?1282423884 Armour was taken off the market a while back but I can't imagine why there would be a problem to get it now. Note that there are other similar desiccated types like Nature Throid and iWesthroid. It was puzzling as to why there might be no Armour in Pittsburgh. So, I looked up and called a local pharmacy (happened to be Rite Aid), and they said they carried it in all strengths.
Avatar f tn I've heard that more Nature Throid is needed versus Armour. Is that what others have found? Dr. I have doesn't know much about dessicated but will prescribe it. I have tried several different meds. Armour (2006 -until reformulated) did okay, never felt wonderful and labs were never where they should be changed to NT 130mg 1 dose (8-09-09) felt worse changed to Synthroid 137mcg (12-15-10) hypo he!!
Avatar f tn My doc just put me on cytomel. She said to take it with Armour. Something about I need more t3ort4.. Can someone explain? And, I hear you guys talk about " grains ". What is a grain? I am on 60 mg of Armour and 5 mcg cytomel. My TSH came down from 7.04 to 1.92 in first 6 weeks of Armour only..that's good right? She said my TPO was 45 though....? Help.
Avatar n tn 90 mg of Armour is 37.5 mcg of Cytomel plus 150 mcg of levo. http://thyroid.about.com/library/drugs/blconversionchart.
Avatar f tn Said some people do feel better with it. I personally notice a difference in my moods when i am on Cytomel versus not. It's not a cheap medication and as far as I know, there isn't a generic for it. Good luck to you!
Avatar n tn Went on T3 3 years ago and did well but lately more hypo symptoms. Now will be taking 50 Cytomel and 1 grain of Armour to start out with. My systoms are hair loss, ear ringing, tired, not sleeping. Anyone tried T3 with Armour. I am praying this will work and reverse my symptoms.
1070570 tn?1283436213 When I found this Forum and learned about the importance of FT3 and found mine to be in the lower third of the range, I persuaded my doctor to switch me to Armour. That was working great until Armour was no longer available. I switched to Synthroid and Cytomel and after some dosage adjustments, I am now on 150 Synthroid and 12.5 mcg of Cytomel, with the Cytomel split into two doses, in a.m. and late afternoon.
Avatar f tn OH my! 150mcg levoxl and 50 mcg cytomel is a lot higher dose medicine than the equivilant of 120 Armour, no wonder your having more palps! Not only that, but the cytomel to levoxyl ratio is higher than most, seems to me you need less cytomel. This is a rough estimate I have been on both types of meds (I am not a doctor). 120 Armour is about the same as 112 mcg synthetic T4 with 10 mcg cytomel per day. Are you sure on the amount per day of old verses new meds you take?
Avatar m tn Has anyone lost weight on Tirosint and cytomel? Feel less tired. Is it ok to ask her to place me on Armour with cytomel in the afternoons to bump up my t3?
Avatar n tn It depends How long have you been taking Armour?
1877796 tn?1320527991 What dose of T4 were you taking before adding the Cytomel? What was your T4 dose after adding the Cytomel? How much Cytomel? Did you split the Cytomel into two doses and take 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 in the afternoon? Be aware that switching from Synthroid only and going to Armour may require a transition, rather than doing it all at once. What is your current dose of Synthroid and what will be the new dose of Armour?
Avatar f tn t have hyper symptoms? Would there be another reason for the high T3? Is it good judgement to prescribe cytomel with armour thyroid? I am not taking cytomel, but it was recommended by another physician in the past. Would taking iron supplements help absorption of T3. Thank you.
4065534 tn?1400548736 I know gimel has more experience with RT3 issues than others, but from just your labs it looks like you still need more T4 and T3. Perhaps a raise in Armour coupled with the current Cytomel dose would do it for you?
Avatar n tn And Is it possible to just add Cytomel in while taking the Armour. I am on 120mg now of Armour and have no side effects. I have taken as much as 240mg and still not side effects. Can you suggest what to do?
Avatar f tn Has anyone experienced these symptoms using Synthroid with Cytomel--and/or re Cytomel? Are your adrenals balanced? There seems to be some difficulty testing Free T3 on cytomel also at certain ranges Can someone comment on/point to info on that too?. How have people done on Naturethroid/transitioning to Naturethroid. Any/all info most appreciated.
499534 tn?1328704178 I am testing again next week to see if we will then increase my cytomel again or the synthroid. He does not have a problem taking me to the 25 mcg of cytomel if it is benefiting me the most. When we find the correct dosage of Cytomel, we will then have it compounded into a time release form so I do not have to dosage myself throughout the day. It will remain steady in my bloodstream. I decided to make the switch back in the spring.....
Avatar n tn Does anybody have any experience taking both armour and cytomel together? Does the synthroid/cytomel combo help? Thanks.
Avatar f tn I just changed from synthroid and cytomel to Armour at my insistance because my tsh was .35 and still I have symptoms. I have been on Armour a week and can not tell much difference. I feel like I am doomed to always feel this way!
Avatar n tn 30am and 30mg Armour and 5 McG Cytomel again at 3pm. I feel great, much better than when they had me on just 30mg Armour once a day.
Avatar n tn Well, since I was feeling better with the T3 addition I called the endo and asked about the benefit of Armour over Cytomel/Synthroid and if that would be beneficial. I was shocked when the nurse called and told me the Armour was called in at 60 mg to take once daily, labs in 8 weeks. Now I am nervous because it is only 60 mcg of Armour and I am on 100 Synthroid and 10 Cytomel and 60 is not enough so I think they are not sure how to dose this.
535882 tn?1396576685 t go for the Armour with all the changes and problems in the air right now. I made the switch from armour to synthroid with cytomel and my levels are perfect for the first time. Let me know when you get your labs back! I was out of town for a few weeks with a sick dad, but am back now.
Avatar f tn I take 30mg Armour and 5 mcg Cytomel in the morning at 6:30am  and 30mg Armour and 5 McG Cytomel again at 3pm. I feel great, much better than when they had me on just 30mg Armour once a day.