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by yackyme, Sep 09, 2007 06:42PM
My Dr. gave me cytomel 5 mcg. 1 tab every day along with my synthroid which is 150mcg 1 every day ..I have been taking synthroid for 18 yrs . on 8/23/07 my Dr. put me on cytomel...I called her after a week to tell her I wasn't feeling right ,felt like my heart was racing and could'nt sleep...she told me to take half the pill so now the cytomel is 2 1/2 mcg...well friday night I have this hot feeling from the top of my head to my feet ,and i could tell i was getting scared ...i almost went to the e.r. but took a lorazepam 1 mg....it calmed me but still had that hot head to toe feeling about 4 times ...the next morning i thought wow i'm feeling ok...a lil while later the same thing happened ,which accured about 4 times thoughout the day ...now i didnt take my cytomel today( sunday) and haven't had any of thoses weird feelings ..could it be from the cytomel??? thank you ,,
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The combination of drugs placed your thyroid function into the hyper range, thus causing the tachycardia and nervousness.
These drugs are not an exact science, and require titration to acheive the desired effect. Responses are highly individualized. Speak with the doctor about adjusting the dosages. Lorazepam may mask nervousness, but it will not correct for an overactive thyroid.
Cytomel is the culprit. The dosage is too high and requires titration. Both drugs may require titration if they are used concomitantly (together).
Ryan