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Question about Cytomel

For what reason would a doctor add Cytomel to synthroid?
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314892 tn?1264623903
Cytomel can also help with depression.
My endo considers adding it if a patient still doesn't feel well once the TSH and free t4 is adjusted.
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213044 tn?1236527460
If he/she suspects you are having trouble converting T4 into T3.

Synthroid is strictly T4, and most people get along fine with that. Some people have trouble converting T4 to T3 and need additional T3.
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