Posted by gabbix2 on January 3, 2003, at 16:04:44
In reply to Re: thyroid hormone » gabbix2, posted by Dave1 on January 3, 2003, at 13:53:22
No I didn't have a thyroid problem, I was given the T3 simply to augment my prozac.
I didn't do well with effexor, so I can't guess how it will be with that, I do know though that
If people without thyroid problems are given t3's alone it can help lift depression. I'm sorry I don't have the link to that article when I find it I will post it.Really though, if the Effexor is okay for you, then the thyroid hormone will help augment it the same way it does for other antidepressents, because its not so much the chemistry of the two medications, but how the thyroid medication causes the body to use it (I think)
Sorry, I hate giving half-information,but because the cytomel worked so well for me I've studied it less than any other medication.
Remember though the thyroid medication can make you feel panicky for the first little while,
so start slowly, even if your doctor doesn't tell you that. Start with even a half a pill, see how it is and work up to the 50 mgs in a week or so.Anyway I think I should go find that link for you.
Good luck
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