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What Causes Constipation Despite Having Normal TSH Levels?
Brief Answer:
T3 supplementation is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
I can certainly understand your concern.
You possibly require supplementation with Liothyronine supplementation along with thyronorm.
In few individuals with hypothyroidism, both T3 and T4 can be low, therefore both should be supplemented externally.
Thyronorm provides T4 and Liothyronine provides T3.
It's advisable to start Liothyronine at low doses of 25mcg once daily.Further dose adjustment can be made based on the response and laboratory profile.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these pills to you.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
T3 supplementation is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
I can certainly understand your concern.
You possibly require supplementation with Liothyronine supplementation along with thyronorm.
In few individuals with hypothyroidism, both T3 and T4 can be low, therefore both should be supplemented externally.
Thyronorm provides T4 and Liothyronine provides T3.
It's advisable to start Liothyronine at low doses of 25mcg once daily.Further dose adjustment can be made based on the response and laboratory profile.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these pills to you.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks doctor. Could you please tell me the brand name of Liothyronine?
Brief Answer:
CYTOMEL is the required brand name
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
It's available in the brand name CYTOMEL.
Please check with your local pharmacist.
Thank you.
CYTOMEL is the required brand name
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
It's available in the brand name CYTOMEL.
Please check with your local pharmacist.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Brief Answer:
Start with 10 mcg
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
Okay start with 10 mcg, check the T3, T4 and TSH values after 2 weeks.
Based on the results, further dose modifications can be made.
Kindly update me with test results and maintain the follow up.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Start with 10 mcg
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
Okay start with 10 mcg, check the T3, T4 and TSH values after 2 weeks.
Based on the results, further dose modifications can be made.
Kindly update me with test results and maintain the follow up.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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