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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
T3 added to Synthroid 125cmcg
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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
T3 added to Synthroid 125cmcg
by stacy1963, Sep 27, 2009 07:04PM
I've been on Synthroid 125mcg for over 13yrs. My TSH is above the normal range.( I'm not in the range at all i'm above on the charts. Higher than the high mark)Dr wants to put me on Cytomil 10mg to go along with it. I read that it can affect my TSH levels, could possibly raise them higher. I am also insulin resistant now and I need to know how taking the Metformin is going to affect this as a whole.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Sep 28, 2009 09:22PM
, Sep 28, 2009 09:22PM
Cytomel 10mcg is the equivalent of adding 40mcg of synthroid. The addition of thyroid hormone usually decreases TSH.
Metformin can be taken with thyroid meds, but would take the thyroid meds at least 30 minutes before a meal, and metformin after a meal.
Metformin can be taken with thyroid meds, but would take the thyroid meds at least 30 minutes before a meal, and metformin after a meal.
Member Comments (2)
by blondee028, Sep 29, 2009 03:35PM
To: stacy1963
Cytomel will lower your TSH
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