Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight Loss | Hormones

Cytomel is a T3 only thyroid medication which happens to also be the most powerful thyroid medication available. The only problem? It can sometimes be associated with hair loss and, even though the medication is great, you should be aware of this problem if you are using it or thinking about using it. Before we jump in, just realize that Cytomel is the brand name T3 medication but this information also applies to liothyronine which is the generic version of Cytomel. There are 3 main ways that Cytomel may cause hair loss: #1. Hair loss related directly to the medication. - The first cause of hair loss has to do with the medication itself. The good news is that this is typically temporary and should resolve within 2-4 months (3-6 months at most). The exact mechanism of this hair loss is not known. The treatment for this issue is to give it time and to be patient! #2. Hair loss related to an excessively high dose. - This cause of Cytomel-related hair loss is dose-dependent and only occurs if your dose