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Posted by yellowbird01 on April 16, 2009, at 19:40:19
I recently took 25mcg cytomel for about a month. My thyroid levels were normal (although in the lower end of normal) before starting the med, but my psychiatrist felt that I may have "subclinical hypothyroidism" causing my depression and some other general health issues (fatigue, etc). Took the cytomel and found that my depression got much worse. Called pdoc and he recommended I stop taking it. I took my final pill on Saturday and havent taken it since. Are there typically any side effects associated with stopping cytomel cold turkey? I've had waves of nausea over the past several days and beginning early Wed morning, a stomach ache. Nausea isnt terribly unusual for me, but I very rarely get stomach aches. This evening a headache has popped up.. also very unusual for me. On the positive side, my depression has improved significantly since stopping it. It's possible I'm just getting sick, but any possibility this is related to stopping the cytomel? Is cold turkey the way people typically stop this drug, or would it have been wiser to reduce the dose more slowly?
Posted by yellowbird01 on April 16, 2009, at 19:46:02
In reply to Coming off of cytomel, posted by yellowbird01 on April 16, 2009, at 19:40:19
I should add that I tend to be very sensitive to medications in general. The only other drug I take it adderall. I take 5mg in the morning, sometimes 5mg again in the afternoon, and the dose is enough. I feel the adderall "rush" an hour after taking it, even on this low dose.
Posted by Phillipa on April 16, 2009, at 21:27:49
In reply to Re: Coming off of cytomel, posted by yellowbird01 on April 16, 2009, at 19:46:02
From what my endo told me cytomel has a very short half life. I tried 5mcg and stopped it as anxiety went up I do have hasimotos thyroiditis. If you sensitive anything is possible. How high was the dose and for how long. Phillipa
Posted by yellowbird01 on April 17, 2009, at 7:48:48
In reply to Re: Coming off of cytomel » yellowbird01, posted by Phillipa on April 16, 2009, at 21:27:49
I was taking 25mcg when I stopped it. I took 5mcg for a week, 10mcg for probably 2 weeks, and then had been taking the 25mcg dose for about 2 weeks. I guess about 4-6 weeks total on the medication. I have an appt with pdoc on Tuesday so I'll talk to him then, but I imagine this will pass by then either way. Thanks. :)
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