Posted by Noa on December 5, 2000, at 5:50:30
In reply to Cytomel, input needed, long. Suggestions?, posted by Phil on December 4, 2000, at 13:10:25
Hi, Phil.
I have been looking around for info on how long it takes for T3 to start making a difference in augmenting antidepressants, but haven't found anything great.
However, in rereading some of the material from the "Thyroid and Depression" folder at PBtips, I was reminded of a couple of dosing tips that I want to pass on to you, that not all pdocs tell their patients (mine didn't):
-take on an empty stomach--about two hours after eating and and hour before eating (my endo says an hour is best, but at least 30 minutes before eating). Food interferes with absorption.
-Cytomel is short acting, so split the dose in two (my pdoc didn't know this--my endo told me).
-don't miss doses--because it is short acting, missing a dose can cause your blood levels to drop. It is more effective if the levels stay consistent. (*drastic* ups and downs in blood levels can make you more vulnerable to heart palpitations).
-don't take the cytomel at the same time as any iron or calcium supplements. If you take multivitamins, it is better to not take the cytomel at the same time.
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