Cytomel Information:

Cytomel is athyroid hormone and it works by supplementing or replacing the naturalthyroid hormones in the body, when one is suffering from low thyroidfunction. It is also used to treat or prevent different types ofgoiters, as an aid to diagnose certain thyroid conditions, or to treatpatients who are allergic to other thyroid medicines. It may also beused for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Hypothyroidismoccurs when the thyroid gland does not produce sufficient levels of twohormones: thyroxine (known also as T4), and triiodothynine (known asT3). The symptoms of hypothyroidism are tiredness, constipation, weightgain, depression, sleepiness, memory loss, and aches and pains in thebody.  Hypothyroidism affects 3 to 5 percent of the adult populationand is more common in women then in men. Doctors diagnose this byhaving a simple blood test conducted. Cytomel L-T3 is the syntheticsubstitute for producing triiodothynine, so that the body retains therequired level of this hormone. Cytomel is more popularly prescribedthan the L-T4 drugs. The German manufacturers of Cytomel claim that thedrug has been clinically proven to be more effective than L-T4 drugs. Adebate amongst medical researchers is going on as to whether onehormone should be increased, or T3 and T4 should be combined andprescribed.

Cytomel tablets contain synthetic hormonesderived from animal thyroids. Cytomel must be taken as prescribed, andin the case where one is suffering from a heart condition, angina orhypertension, the doctor must be told. Cytomel must be taken regularly,and if the condition has improved the drug should still be continued.Also, the brand must not be changed during treatment. The medicalpractitioner should be informed in the case of any other hormonalimbalances. Cytomel can be administered during pregnancy. In patientswho are diabetic, changes in blood sugar levels may occur. In the caseof nursing an infant the drug does pass into the breast milk, but isconsidered safe for consumption by the infant.

Cytomeldosage usually starts at 25 mcg daily and maybe increased after twoweeks. Only in rare incidents have skin allergies been reported as aside effect with Cytomel. The doctor will prescribe the proper dosageto be taken, and monitor the course of the medication.

This article is for informational purposes only. For further instructions on Cytomel consult with your doctor.