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Generic: liothyronine View All Brands Cytomel A thyroid drug - This medicine can improve symptoms of thyroid deficiency such as slow speech, lack of energy, weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, and feeling cold				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? amiodarone antacids anti- thyroid medicines calcium supplements carbamazepine cholestyramine colestipol digoxin female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills iron supplements ketamine liquid nutrition products like Ensure medicines for colds and breathing difficulties medicines for diabetes medicines for mental depression medicines or herbals used to decrease weight or appetite phenobarbital or other barbiturate medications phenytoin prednisone or other corticosteroids rifabutin rifampin soy isoflavones sucralfate theophylline warfarin This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? You will need regular exams and occasional blood tests to check the response to treatment. If you receive this medicine for an underactive thyroid, it may be several weeks before you notice an improvement. Check with your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. It may be necessary for you to take this medicine for the rest of your life. Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor or health care professional advises you to. This medicine can affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar as directed. If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor or health care professional that you are taking this medicine. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: difficulty breathing, wheezing, or shortness of breath chest pain excessive sweating or intolerance to heat fast or irregular heartbeat nervousness skin rash or hives swelling of ankles, feet, or legs tremors Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): changes in appetite changes in menstrual periods diarrhea hair loss headache nausea, vomiting tiredness trouble sleeping weight loss This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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