Posted by T_R_D on October 7, 2003, at 16:18:50
In reply to Re: whats the typical cytomel dosage for depressio » T_R_D, posted by loolot on October 6, 2003, at 18:46:24
All my thyroid screens have come back negative...however, I've heard that the basic testing that is done for initial purposes isn't that reliable. I've always wondered if there's been some sort of underlying problem--even if it's slight. I went off the Cytomel as I was trying out some new therapies...when I did, I seemed to gain weight that I didn't attribute to the drugs I was taking (all supposed non-weight gaining ADs.) My doc says I am fine...thanks buddy. Maybe he's right...who knows...?
Never on synthroid and no side effects at all from the Cytomel. It was added to my Effexor years ago as I was on 375mg and still struggling. I had augmented previously with Wellbutrin but got some kind of non-descript *rash* from it...so the doctor said let's try the Cytomel. Who knows...I may go back on it if I can't get out of this current funk (presumably caused by my Effexor withdrawal.) I'm pretty sure it could be used as an augmentation drug for Wellbutrin--my current drug of choice.
Good Luck!
Karen> Thanks. Were you low thyroid on a test or was it just a suspicion? Do you take synthroid, too? Any side effects from the cytomel?
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