Posted by Questionmark on January 31, 2005, at 20:44:54
In reply to Re: Early Cytomel (T3) experience, posted by Mark H. on January 31, 2005, at 18:34:10
Thanks for the reply. i'm not sure, but i guess i assumed that thyroid hormone is, for the most part, only beneficial [in depression] for those who had at LEAST a minor thyroid hormone deficiency. But you're saying that it has been shown to be a good augmenting agent for depression even if one is not hypothyroidal (okay i may have just made that word up) to any extent? That's great.
It's also encouraging to me that you have found it to be so helpful for so long and that you are male (i was concerned that it may be less efficacious in males for whatever reason). Tabitha's post was quite encouraging as well. All those positive effects with minimal side effects-- not bad.
How do you think Cytomel has impacted your weight (and ability to gain or lose weight) over the years? Have you also found that it has seemed to have increased your "metabolism and appetite proportionally" (as Tabitha said)? Do you think i will be more likely to gain or lose weight from it (at 25mcg/day)?
Finally, does either of you (or anyone else) know if Cytomel is at all likely to cause withdrawal symptoms upon cessation-- and whether it can alter the activity of the thyroid gland permanently or long-term?
Thanks a lot, i appreciate it.
> Q,
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> As usual, I agree with Tabitha. I've taken 25mcg of Cytomel daily (morning only) as an adjunctive for about 10 years now, and it definitely strengthens and improves the impact of my anti-depressant. I've tried phasing it out and felt lousy. I've tried doubling it but felt anxious and tight through the chest. Personally, I'd never take it at night, since it is mildly stimulating.
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> Use of Cytomel (in this context) is generally not for thyroid deficiency, but rather to potentiate the effect of other medications. Its use as an adjunctive in the treatment of depressive disorders is well documented and accepted. Not to worry.
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> I hope it works out as well for you as it has for me. Listen to your body. You'll arrive at the right dosage for you.
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> Best wishes,
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> Mark H.
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