Posted by SLS on July 10, 2004, at 11:16:23
In reply to Ok, question just to make sure I understand, posted by gardenergirl on July 10, 2004, at 9:35:46
Hi.
To treat hypothyroidism, a really good endocrinologist will also look at the ratio between T3 and T4 and prescribe accordingly. However, this is not always true when treating depression. Sometimes, supratherapeutic (hyperthyroid) dosages of T3 or T4 are used, regardless of baseline thyroid status. However, this is a strategy that I think would be contraindicated during pregnancy.
There is a synthetic T3/T4 combination product called Thyrolar (Liotrix) available in the US, but I don't know if it makes sense to take something where the ratio is fixed. It's probably expensive, anyway.
You would probably have to add only a small amount of Cytomel to the T4 you are already taking to glean benefit.
- Scott
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