Posted by Pfinstegg on October 24, 2002, at 16:54:41
In reply to Re: Should I add SYNTHROID if T3/4 are normal??? » Pfinstegg, posted by Chloe on October 24, 2002, at 9:41:19
The article is "Effects of Thyroxine plus Triiodothyronine in Patients with Hypothyroidism", Bunevicius,R et al NEJM, Volume 340: 424-429 Feb 11, 1999 number 6. Although this article addresses hypothyroidism, which you don't have, there have been several past posts on psychobabble about people obtaining real relief from depression by getting their TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) to the low end of the normal range. I think the normal range is 0.5-4.0. Taking T3-4 will bring the TSH cdown quickly. The important test to have done during follow-ups is the TSH, rather than the T3 or T4, although those can be done also. I think I found this article on regular google, although it could have been medline. I would copy it for you here if my computer skills were better!
I am unipolar, and don't know whether the T3-4 will be too stimulating for you or not. But it is safe, given in very low doses, and is metabolized quickly by the body, so if for any reason it isn't right for you, you can stop it and the whole episode will pass by quickly. I think this is a very good idea on your doctor's part.
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