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My doctor recently prescribed T3 to be taken in conjunction with Levothyroxin for Hashimoto's disease. I have had symptoms of increased fatigue (but trouble sleeping at night), dull headache, nausea and bloating with upset stomach especially in the morning. It is a time released T3 product. Could the T3 be causing these symptoms?
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Hi,
March 18, 2010 - 7:55pmYes it is Liothyronine. I will check with my doctor. She did mention that it could make symptoms better, or worse.
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Are you taking Liothyronine (the synthetic form of T3)?
The side effects of taking liothyronine should actually improve the side effects you are referring to (fatigue, for instance), as that is more a side effect of untreated hypothyroidism.
It is important to tell your doctor about your side effects, as they may be signaling a problem or that your prescription/dose needs to be adjusted.
Please read the patient information pamphlet that came with your prescription, as I believe the instructions say something to the affect of, "Check with your doctor if you experience...difficulty sleeping, headache, change in appetite, diarrhea...".
Since you are experiencing many of these symptoms (fatigue, headache, difficulty sleeping, nausea), please call your doctor and discuss your options (changing dose of one/all your medications, waiting to see if symptoms subside, managing symptoms with other treatment options, etc).
Let us know what your doctor says about your specific situation, as we can help provide more information or clarify any confusing information.
March 18, 2010 - 2:15pmThis Comment