Hi farmdog - Cytomel and Liothyronine are the exact same drug. Cytomel is a brand name used by one manufacturer while Liothyronine is the generic name of the drug. http://www.drugs.com/cdi/cytomel.html
Many insurance companies are now mandating that patients receive the generic versions of drugs in order to reduce costs. That may be what happened in your case, and the pharmacist may have had no choice.
If you feel the medication is not working for you, or is causing problems, then it would be best to get back in touch with your doctor for advice.
Hope this information helps you, and that you're feeling better soon.
Pat
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Hi farmdog - Cytomel and Liothyronine are the exact same drug. Cytomel is a brand name used by one manufacturer while Liothyronine is the generic name of the drug. http://www.drugs.com/cdi/cytomel.html
Many insurance companies are now mandating that patients receive the generic versions of drugs in order to reduce costs. That may be what happened in your case, and the pharmacist may have had no choice.
If you feel the medication is not working for you, or is causing problems, then it would be best to get back in touch with your doctor for advice.
Hope this information helps you, and that you're feeling better soon.
August 24, 2010 - 5:27pmPat
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