Posted by Questionmark on February 6, 2005, at 0:40:54
In reply to Re: Early Cytomel (T3) experience, posted by Mark H. on February 3, 2005, at 19:36:13
> Hi Q,
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> I think the weight gain I experienced was due to the fact that I'm taking Effexor (and later added a bit of Zyprexa), both of which seem to increase appetite for me. The T3 augmentation has just made them more effective -- instead of taking 375mg of Effexor a day (which I tried for a year back in 1994), I only have to take 150mg a day but with the same anti-depressant benefit.
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> I guess I should note that I'm also augmenting with pindolol (a beta-blocker) and methylphenidate ("Ritalin," a stimulant), because I was having trouble staying awake during the day. The combination of all of the above turned my depression around, and I started gaining about 10 pounds a year, which is not too bad.
>--- Oh, that makes a little more sense in that you were on Effexor and, especially Zyprexa. What dose of Zyprexa were you on and for how long (if you don't mind answering these redundant questions)?
That's great that you were able to lower your Effexor dose so much when you got on the T3 though. Can i also ask what your doses & regimen of pindolol and methylphenidate are? That's interesting your on the latter, too, since that totally kills my appetite (and many others').
> I'm sorry I don't know much about Nardil. If it increases your appetite, then I think it is likely that the Cytomel will increase it more so.--- Awesome.
> Of course Maxime is right that if you took a lot of T3, you'd tend to lose weight, but I don't think that's an issue at 25mcg a day.
>Right. Okay, good. i hope not.
> I really know what you mean, Q. In 1997, before starting the above regimen, I was struggling with my meds and got really bad flu at the same time, and my weight went down to 135 pounds (at 6 foot 3). It was such a relief to finally find the right combination of meds and gain some weight.
--- Ouch. Yeah, i bet. That's great though.
> I've been stable for the past year or two at 190 pounds without doing anything different, and now I'd actually like to lose about 25 pounds. (I still eat a pint of Ben & Jerry's every day.)
>Wow, that's excellent. What a great med combo you found for yourself.
> Good luck to you!
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> Mark H.Thanks again. i hope your good fortune continues-- as it certainly sounds like it will.
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