[mykena]

#1059652

Hey there good people. Anyone experience skin reactions, itchy scalp, possible eczema flare ups after starting Cytomel? I’m taking a T4/T3 combo to see if it helps with a fatigue issue. So far, I actually feel better but I am still overly sleepy (idiopathic hypersomnia is what they call it). However, I am itching like crazy!

[adenure]

#1176546

Hi!
I’m only taking Synthroid, but have considered asking about adding Cytomel bc my free T3 is in the low range of normal. My TSH & free T4 are pretty good, but I’m still a little tired and not feeling my best. How much do you take? Did you experience and hyper symptoms on it? Any input is appreciated.

[Kimberly]

#1176547

Hello – Hopefully, you will get some other responses, but the prescribing information notes that rare allergic skin reactions have been reported with Cytomel:

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http://labeling.pfizer.com/ShowLabeling.aspx?id=703

The document doesn’t get more specific on frequency; it just says “rare”. This would still be worth mentioning to your doc or pharmacist, though.

Take care!

[mykena]

#1176548

I am taking 5 mcg Cytomel and 88 mcg Levothyroxin. I have not had any problems with it other than the itching. I feel like during my awake hours, I have more spunk. Unfortunately, it is not solving the hypersomnia problem.

[mykena]

#1176549

Kimberly, I did find lots of patient reports of itching with Cytomel. I wanted to check with this group to see if anyone here had experience it personally. I will be calling the Endo on Monday. I had to take Benadryl to sleep last night.

[Bobbi]

#1176550

If your “patient reports” of itching while on cytomel came from online, rather than from documented studies, your results may not have any real value. Please, though, talk things through with your own doctor. Sometimes intense itching can be a sign of an allergic reaction to a drug or to one of the inert ingredients that turn the chemical into pill form. Continuing to take the medication might not be safe.

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