Posted by Bill LL on July 7, 2004, at 9:01:59
In reply to Cytomel vs. Synthroid, any opinions?, posted by gardenergirl on July 7, 2004, at 8:05:32
Actually, when the thyroid level is low, TSH is high and visa versa. So before you started on synthroid, yout TSH was probably a bit higher than the normal range.
You are correct that T4 (synthroid) converts to T3 (cytomel). Therefore taking cytomel makes the conversion unnecessary.
Doctors have different opinions about which thyroid drugs are best. If you did not have depression, then synthroid would be more of a clear choice. But since you do, maybe it would help if you were given some T3 (although not all doctors are in agreement).
There are 2 thyroid drugs that have both T3 and T4. They are thyrolar and armour thyroid. Talk to your doctor to see what he/she thinks.
As I'm sure you already know, with a drug like Nardil (an MAOI drug) you have to be very careful with what you eat and with which drugs you take.
> Hi,
> I am on a small dose of synthroid as my normal TSH without it is on the lowest end of the normal range. I take it to boost it closer to the center which may help me get pregnant. I have read that Cytomel is a good adjunct to depression, which I also have and take Nardil for.
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> I understand Cytomel does not need the body to convert it to T3, and thus is used more efficiently.
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> What do y'all think? Anyone have opinions one way or the other?
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> Thanks,
> gg
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