Cytomel empty stomach

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Avatar n tn also i am getting different information about whether cytomel can be taken with food, or on an empty stomach. also i am on yaz birth control, which i take several hours after my cytomel--is that ok? please help.
Avatar f tn My prescription is for 25 mcg every twelve hours and my doctor said to take it on an empty stomach (4 hours w/o food), no solids for the first hour after taking it, and no calcium or citrus for four hours afterwards. AHHH! How do I do this? I can deal with no milk in my morning coffee, but what about dinner? Any advice or help? I think that this is just until my RAI in a month or so. THANKS!
407745 tn?1230850087 Synthroid needs to be taken on an empty stomach, alone and take the other medications later on...
Avatar n tn Hi, I was taking the phendimetrizine before with my syn, was working pretty well, with no heart rhythm problems, but I have just gotten cytomel added to my agenda on Friday and have not taken the phen since, because I was not sure, but in reference to the cytomel, does this have to be taken on empty stomach and does calcium affect, kinda like the syn--and can the syn and cytomel be taken at the same time, or should I take one in the am and one in the pm?? I am on 5mcg of cytomel and 0.
Avatar f tn You likely have a problem absorbing the medication or are taking it not on an empty stomach or w/ meds/supplements/foods that decrease the efficacy. Usually T4 alone is the standard of care. Straight T3 (cytomel) is not recommended for long-term replacement but is sometimes used. Would prefer a combination of levothyroxine and cytomel.
Avatar n tn I take it first thing in the am with my Levothryoxine. I don't take it later in the day because it makes it impossible for *me* to sleep. Doesn't effect everyone that way though. If you've never taken it b4 you'll have to experiment and see how you feel.
Avatar f tn Synthroid is typically taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with a full glass of water with no food or drink for the next half to one hour. All other meds/supplements should be separated from it by 3-4 hours. Cytomel, because it is more fast-acting, is often split into two half doses...one in the morning with your Synthroid, the second late morning to early afternoon. If the dose isn't split, you can experience peaks and valleys in your energy levels.
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 n tn I have read a lot about splitting the dosage because T3 is so powerful, so why not take 1/2 Cytomel in the morning and 1/2 at night? Very true about taking those meds on an empty stomach. Just an entire glass of water and NO COFFEE! Not even other meds, like heartburn, etc... I recommend not eating after 5 pm and then taking the 1/2 Cytomel at nine, or maybe taking the Cytomel at 5 and then eating at six. You get the drift. I really can't help you much without all of your numbers posted.
744962 tn?1270942038 Cytomel does not need to be taken on an empty stomach like synthroid does; however, it *does* need to be separated from calcium, etc by 4 hours. I get up at 3:30 every morning, so I take my levo then, but wait until about 7:00 am to take my cytomel (5 mcg). By taking the cytomel later, I have enough energy to make it through the day. You could even take yours later if you want to, depending on when you go to bed -- make sure you take it early enough so it's worn off by bed time.
1070570 tn?1283436213 Now on 125 mcg Tirosint and 20mcg of Cytomel daily. The T4 meds you always take first thing am on empty stomach. Cytomel I take 15 mcg in am and the other 5 mcg approx 6 hrs later. I have had great success with these meds. Synthroid alone didn't work, and Armour made me sick too.
Avatar f tn Put thyroid at bedside with a bottler of water and take first thing. If on an empty stomach, you only need 30 minutes before you can eat anything, including the iron brand you like. Iron and vitamin D can be taken simultaneously. No worries.
Avatar m tn Also, are you taking the Synthroid on an empty stomach in the morning, with nothing but a full glass of water, then waiting an hour to eat or drink coffee? Milk and food can interfere with absorption.
299033 tn?1393301417 Unlike T4 meds (Levothroid), cytomel does not have to be taken on an empty stomach. I don't think the calcium in the yogurt is enough to interfere with your cytomel. Are you splitting your cytomel dosage into more than one/day? Most of us find that it works better than way. You should NOT take calcium/mineral supplements within 4 hours of any thyroid hormone medication. I know you need the minerals for your BC, but can you start taking those in afternoon/evening?
252327 tn?1250183976 30 before I eat anything. I have never thought of taking it at night since they want your stomach empty when you take it. This is the only way for the synthroid to go through out your system.
Avatar f tn I can take the first dose in the morning on an empty stomach with my synthroid and wait half an hour to an hour before breakfast. I usually take my iron at lunch an calcium at supper. The doctor mentioned it may be best to take the second dose mid afternoon as taking it before bed may cause insomnia? How does everyone take it?
Avatar f tn Hi Dr. Lupo, Your advice on my case has been on target in the past months. After going off of Armour after 40 years because of heart palpitations I have been on Synthroid since mid-March and have felt awful the whole time. I was on .88 mcg and saw my endo on Wednesday, 21st. My blood results were within normal range after 4 weeks on .88 mcg and all of my symptoms continued. He added 1/2 of a 25 mcg tablet of Cytomel ONCE a day and lowered my Synthroid to .75 mcg.
Avatar n tn Is there a way to better absorb? I take it in the AM on an empty stomach. I tried taking twice a day but nothing changed. I also tried just in the afternoon on an empty stomach. Doesn't seem to change anything.
Avatar n tn Good to hear from you, even though the news isn't good... Just a guess (I didn't see a lot of info on ingredients on the net, either), but the different drug companies usually have their own formulas and fillers. I can't remember if you're on generic or not, but if you are, the fillers might vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Avatar f tn Can I take armour thyroid with food or must it be taken with an empty stomach? What would be the determining factor for prescribing armour thyroid vs synthroid (and maybe cytomel)? I appreciate your help very much. It seems like it has taken forever to get the right dosage and help.
Avatar f tn Its 1:30 AM and I've just woken up because my stomach feels empty, empty tothe point where I'm nauseus and have almost vomitted. This isnt the first time this has happened either. Is this normal? Im nine weeks.
1165078 tn?1338655745 Should my Doc be telling me to take the first dose of the day, of my Cytomel WITH my Levoxyl? Isn't that a contradiction to having to take the T4 med on an empty tummy with only water and then keep it empty for least an hour? (2-3 hrs for me since I have SUCH a slow metabolism)..
Avatar f tn Explain the upset stomach.... pain, you feel like you're going to throw up? Cytomel tends to give more energy; not drag you down, or make you sick. Sometimes, eating too late in the evening (too close to bedtime) can cause this. What types of food are you eating? How close to bedtime do you eat? I can't eat within 3 hours of bedtime or I have serious effects from it.......
Avatar n tn Do you have the ranges on your FT3 and FT4? One thought: you might try taking your Cytomel a little later in the morning, after you've had some food. Cytomel doesn't have the absorption issues that T4 meds have, so you don't have to take it on an empty stomach.