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katapple
katapple Posts: 1,108 Member
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Anyone on cytomel? I'm waiting for a call back from my doc, but I read that if you have a change in your period that you should call. I started taking it in July, and in late August I started having 2 week cycles...no joke. Could the two be related? I've been to women's health and they said it's most likely due to my hypothyroidism even though it's not a symptom I've ever had before.

Just curious to see if anyone else is on it and what your side effects were....

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  • 05saleengirl
    05saleengirl Posts: 549
    I am on it; I am pretty consistent in my cycles. I've also got adrenal issues, so that is why I take this, and that I also had a reverse T3 problem. I've really had no side effects from it. Others than cytomel is very potent. And I also have to dose 3 times a day.
  • katapple
    katapple Posts: 1,108 Member
    I'm not taking a big dose at all. 10mcg, only 25mcg synthroid. This board has already opened my eyes so much. I don't really get a whole lot of answers having a military doc...I should be thankful I get treated at all! ;)
  • katapple
    katapple Posts: 1,108 Member
    I was also thinking of taking it at lunch instead of at night with my synthroid...to help me shake that afternoon slump that is coming back. :/
  • shvits
    shvits Posts: 249 Member
    I take it in A.M. with my synthroid and then again at about 1P.M. This gives me energy for the day. I don't sleep away the afternoon. Taking it at night is probably not a great time as you need the energy for the day time. I have no Idea about the change in menses, it's hard to know and you probably should consult with the m.d.
  • jennco3
    jennco3 Posts: 72 Member
    I had never heard of cytomel until today. Im going to check into it. I really hope that you get some answers. THat can be a scary thing
  • yeshualovesme
    yeshualovesme Posts: 121 Member
    Just got this today - 5mg morning 5mg before lunch. Hoping to have good results!!
  • katapple
    katapple Posts: 1,108 Member
    Just got this today - 5mg morning 5mg before lunch. Hoping to have good results!!

    that's exactly my dose! I will start doing it this way, thanks!!
  • yeshualovesme
    yeshualovesme Posts: 121 Member
    Just got this today - 5mg morning 5mg before lunch. Hoping to have good results!!

    that's exactly my dose! I will start doing it this way, thanks!!

    Awesome! I hope it works for us!
  • SarahMorganP
    SarahMorganP Posts: 921 Member
    I have been taking Cytomel for a few years and have never really noticed a change in my period from the Cytomel. I am on 25mcg Cytomel that I take in the morning and I take 200mcg of Synthroid at night before bed.

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