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Does anyone know if generic Cytomel is as good? My doctor told me never to get generic Synthroid. She does not know about the Cytomel.

When you were on the Cytomel, did you split the dose? Are you taking the Tirosint at a different time of the day? Just trying to figure out this difference because it is not at all logical. Bottom line is that you have apparently found the magic bullet. Congratulations and I hope this continues to work for you for a long time!

I thought that the generic cytomel was exactly as the brand cytomel. no difference what so ever. I thought I read this somewhere in these forums???? i am on the generic for 3 weeks now and I really feel no different. the doc gave me 25 mg of cytomel to add to my 75mcg of synthroid. advice from you guys, so I cut my synthroid in half and taking only 6 mcg of cytomel. but I have been taking 1/2 of cytomel in the morning and breaking the other half in two. so yeah that is 25 mg.

I'm on cytomel also -- I find it very helpful in alleviating my symptoms (mainly lifting the fatigue and brain fog). My insurance company switched me from cytomel to generic also, I've been on generic for approx a month and doing well so far. But then I do better on generic levo than I did on synthroid too. I'm currently on only 5 mcg/day - taken about 7:00 am, which is mid morning for me.

I was up to 125 mcg synthroid, then dropped back to 75 synthroid, then switched to 75 generic levo and added 10 mcg cytomel. That was too much cytomel, so dropped back to 5 mcg cytomel and switched to generic; then up to 88 mcg levo, staying with 5 mcg generic cytomel. Am currently on 100 mcg Tirosint and 5 mcg generic cytomel. I take the Tirosint first thing in the morning, per instructions (my day starts 3:30 am). I take my T3 med about 7-7:30 am.

I just started the generic Cytomel yesterday so it's too soon to tell a difference, but I talked to a pharmacist and was told that if you're starting on generic you should be fine. People who took the brand name and then switched to generic may have a little problem. From what I've read, the medicine is the same between brand and generic, but the dosing might be slightly different.

Are you on cytomel or the generic cytomel? just wondering. some people are saying that the generic is not working for them. so they went back on regular brand name cytomel. thanks for the input.

This is related to the other question you asked about generic vs brand cytomel. It's always best to keep related questions together. While you may not feel that 5 mcg cytomel is not making a difference, most likely, it is, even though it may be subtle. I was on 5 mcg for quite a while before my endo finally agreed to increase to 7.5 mcg/day and I'd even forget to take it on occasion. If you forget often enough, you'll know the difference.

I had an endoscopy it got so bad. As soon as they added Cytomel to my generic T4, all that went away. On generic T3 it gradually came back. Now that I've been back on the brand for about 6 weeks, it's getting better again. If you can afford it, you might want to try the Cytomel and see if it helps you. I found a site, I think it might be a part of Mary Shomen's website where a lot of patients commented on having problems with the generic....similar reactions to my own.

Do you have anxiety/insomnia from Cytomel? I switched to generic a few months ago, could that be it???

Synthroid seems to be getting bad criticism by many users, is there anyone having positive results using Synthroid? Also Cytomel? or use both?

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a few years ago caused by Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. I was taking 112mcg of Synthroid for about a year, which helped with most of my symptoms, except the heart palpitations. (Yes, I am hypo and have heart palpitations - sometimes the episodes would last for up to 20 hours at a time.

He switched me from generic levothyroxine to Synthroid and added Cytomel. This helped a lot at first. The Cytomel is wonderful, but it wears off quickly. Lately I've been having horrible hypo symptoms again. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in Oct. 2010. Here are my labs: 10-11-10 TSH: 6.88 FT4 1.3 ((0.8-1.8) FT3 2.7 (2.3-4.2) Began treatment w/ 50 mcg levothyroxine A little better, but still quite symptomatic 12-15-10 TSH 0.93 FT4 1.4 (0.8-1.8) FT3 2.9 (2.3-4.

Any generic T4 med is very inexpensive. However, Cytomel, a T3 drug, not so much. The Cytomel, to ease your mind, you will only be taking for a very short time. You take this prior to your surgery and pre-RAI only. Because T3's short lived in the body (about 4 hours), they can take you off of any T4 meds early, prior to surgery. Then they don't have to wait and weene you off post surgery and wait for RAI. Because of this, you will be quickly ready for RAI.

I have been on Cytomel for almost a year. I take a lot higher dosage but it has helped me feel better, not great but better. I take 9, 5mcg pills per day. 5 in the morning and 4 before lunch. Give it a chance. The hair loss is terrible, I know I am still experiencing it, but it does seem to be slowing. I struggle with the wieght gain also. Not really sure why they can't just "get it right" as far as what to take, how much etc. They cytomel has helped but don't get the generic.

I asked him about putting me on it - as it is T3. He poo pooed it, but was willing to try it. I was on 5 mcg generic Cytomel for 2 days and had a lot of side effects....that was a Saturday and I stopped taking it and called the doc on Monday - he didn't return my phone call and I called in again - he happened to be the doctor ON CALL and I got him - he told me to take ONE 5 mcg per day instead. I split the pill in half and take half in am and half at night.

hi,I have been on the same generic version of cytomel since July.once i tried another brand and i swear it made me feel ill,like slow walking..anyways we changed pharmasists and the only kind they have is the one i felt made me sick..so im trying it today..would there be any difference.i dont see how just a different manafactuer could make the pill make me feel bad I think Im just scared.

Patience is not my long suit. But as soon as Endo saw this, he increase my generic Cytomel to your dosage 5 mcg twice a day. He did not touch the T4 despite the low level. Hopefully this will work for me as well. Thanks for your thoughts. Always appreciated. My question was just about the unusual jump from 5 to 25 by the manufacturer. I realize just add another but was curious about those who need more than 10. I guess 25 would be good if someone needs 50mcg a day.

does anyone know if the fillers in generic t3 liothyronine are the same as the fillers in the brand cytomel- i feel much better when i take the t3 but after a week my stomach is so bad i have to quit it.i can't find filler info been searching. i'm trading symptoms for symptoms. trying to hang in but beem depressed- its been so long and so tired of it all. thank you for your suport-and info.

You can get Cytomel, or generic, in 5 mcg tablet. That should be a small enough increment for you to titrate your dosage slowly. With that small amount, why would you need to go to a TR version? Did the hives show up right after you switched?

Hey everyone, I just found out that my insurance will no longer cover my Armour Thyroid due to a packaging change.....I've taken synthroid and the generic version of armour and didn't feel anybetter. I can no longer afford armour, so is there any suggestions on what i can talk to my doctor about switching me on????

Can you take just Cytomel? I am on levothyroxine and feeling awful. I heard that this generic of Synthroid is actually not the same as Synthroid and that it is not as good. I heard some people have fabulous results on Armour and Cytomel. Why are Dr's so reluctant to prescribe these other meds? I heard Cytomel really helps with fatigue. All I want to do is sleep, it's awful.

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