Compare Synthroid vs Cytomel

Compare Synthroid

vs Cytomel

Compare Synthroid to Cytomel. To make a decision about Synthroid vs Cytomel, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Synthroid or Cytomel

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Uses of Synthroid

Synthroid is also known by the generic name Levothyroxine

USES:
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development.

This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer).

This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels.

Uses of Cytomel

Cytomel is also known by the generic name Liothyronine

USES:
Liothyronine is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces a hormone that is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. It is important to have adequate levels of thyroid hormone in your bloodstream to maintain normal mental and physical activity.

This medication is also used to lower thyroid function in certain diseases such as enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is also used to test thyroid activity. Liothyronine is a man-made hormone that replaces the body's natural thyroid hormone (T3).

Synthroid and Cytomel Have 15 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Pseudotumor Cerebri - Benign Intracranial Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Complete Stoppage of the Heart - Cardiac Arrest is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Chronic Heart Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel.

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Synthroid Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Cytomel

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Cytomel Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Synthroid

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Synthroid and Cytomel Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Female Problems Causing Trouble in Getting Pregnant - Female Infertility is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Synthroid and Cytomel. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Synthroid and Cytomel.

Synthroid Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Cytomel

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Cytomel Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Cytomel

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Synthroid and Cytomel Treat 5 Conditions in Common

Cancer of Thyroid - Thyroid Carcinoma is treated by both Synthroid and Cytomel. Myxedema Coma is treated by both Synthroid and Cytomel.

Synthroid has 7 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Synthroid.

Synthroid Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Thyrotoxicosis Crisis - Symptoms arising in Severe Thyrotoxicosis Thyroid Crisis is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Relative Contraindications

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Pituitary Insufficiency - Pituitary Hormone Deficiency is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Contraindication Warnings

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Osteopenia - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Synthroid.

Cytomel has 13 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Cytomel.

Cytomel Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Cytomel.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Cytomel.

Thyrotoxicosis Crisis - Symptoms arising in Severe Thyrotoxicosis Thyroid Crisis is a contraindication of Cytomel.

Relative Contraindications

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Cytomel.

Pituitary Insufficiency - Pituitary Hormone Deficiency is a contraindication of Cytomel.

Contraindication Warnings

Angina is a contraindication of Cytomel.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Cytomel.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Cytomel.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Cytomel.

Disease of Cardiovascular System - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Cytomel.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Cytomel.

Osteopenia - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone is a contraindication of Cytomel.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Cytomel.

Synthroid - Symptoms of overdose may include
fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, loss of consciousness, confusion, seizures.

Cytomel - Symptoms of overdose may include
fever, fast/irregular heartbeat, chest pain, confusion.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.