T-3

[Bubba]

Just tying up some loose thoughts on this. Should my dosage be spread out throught the day? Any good suggestions on how to take it? From what I understand Cytomel/T-3 has a 4hr half life. I'm seriously considering adding this to my cycle. I'm thinking of doing this the same as Mustang_18 plans.

(using 50mcg tabs halfed)
1112223334444333332222211111 / 64pills halfed

Hope you don't mind me stealing from you M-18.

 

[Bubba]

Damn I must post some boring assed topics......

 

[Superfrk]

BUBBA this same topic was posted 2 days ago, that is probly why you haven't seen much response bro. I did not post on the other so will here. jmo you sould split the dose once you are at high levels. I am now at 100mcgs a day. I know if you follow the directions from the makers of cytomel they say to take the whole dose in the am. I also know that those directions are for people that already have thyriod problems and also the dose they use is smaller. That is why I spit it up durring the day. Just like with tootse pops the world may never know.- Superfrk

 

[Darksun]

Per the other day posts -- the half-life of T-3 is much greater than 4 hours...
Do a search, most take it all once a day in the morning...

 

[Superfrk]

As far as my post is conserned I did not state the half life of T3, I understand that you may not have been referring to my post, but also understand I stated that it was my opion, I did not claim anything as fact there are plenty of people that use both methods, I did tell him why I take it in spilt doses, I know the half life is much longer, I also think that the levels do not stay constant there is a peak followed by some type of drop off rate. I do not when this occures but it is still my opion that by spiting up the dose you would keep levels of t3 more constant which I would think would cause less shock to the thyriod. I maybe wrong we are haveing a discusion where views are traded. I am not saying I am right and you are wrong I am shareing my thoughs on the subject, then you share your thoughts, and others share thier thoughts and knowlage of the subject they may point out things I did not know before or did not really think about and this is how we all learn and that is why I come to this board is to learn. I am sorry if this upsets you but lately people have been a little to easy with the flames and If i wanted to be insulted for shareing my thoughts I would go to a domination fetish board. i am here so I can learn and share about the subject of AS.

 

[MUSTANG_18]

No problem Bubba LOL
I am going to be taking mine through out the day to try and keep a constant level in my system. There was a post about this a couple days ago, i'll see if I can dig it up.

M18

 

[trstno1]

I have 40 50mcg tabs of t-3 would this be too much for a first timer with this stuff:
11122233334444443333332222222111111=80 halfs.
I plan on taking them at the end of my cycle to get rid of some fat.

 

[Bubba]

I did do a search. Read alot of stuff but didn't get what I wanted out of it. I mispelled MUSTANG_18 and came up with zip. I was looking for his post remembering it had some of the info I wanted.

The reason I got the 4hr half life is I am hypothyroid. My Endoctrinologist told me that about Cytomel. I wanted him to put me on that instead of Synthroid. Reason being that people who are Hypothyroid usually have a hard time converting T4 into T3. I was worried about that. He said that the Synthroid was a one pill a day deal but the Cytomel had a much shorter half life like 4hrs compared to 7days. So if I took Cytomel he would have me take it throughout the day like you do for cycleing it Superfrk. Thanks for the reply. It was just what I was looking for.

Eh Mustang. Thanks for not being bitter lol. I found your version of using T3 easier to understand than the 25/50/75/50/25 version. Thanks.

 

[Zyglamail]

Hmm, if I am not mistaken, the 4 hours is getting confused somewhere along the line. From the liturature I read, it stated dosing was once a day. 95% of the dose would be in your system within 4 hours, I am sure it lasts much longer than that in your system.

P.S. I am running T3 now, starting 25mcg working to 100mcg. 5 day steps, 35 days total. Im only on day 4, but damn I am hungry all the time, could be the fina/winny though.

 

[Wrongun]

Bubba,
do a search using my name. I did a poll post on the same subject but do have to say the don't knows won!.

There seems to be 2 thought processes:

1, apparently reccomended by the maufacturers that you take full dose AM on an empty stomach

2, split during the day.

Speaking for myself i have been using for 2 weeks now and have tapered from 1/2 up to 3 pills. I will max at 4 (100mcg) and have been splitting dosag into 3 equal amounts during day.

i can report that i am suffering form the shits and sometime stomach cramps. I am not too sure if this is due to dosage or times taken (or even the Dbol, Nolva, Winnie that i am also taking LOL)

As from Monday i will be on 4 pills per day and will try to take full dosage AM on empty stomach. I will keep you informed as to how i get on.

Also i am starting to get good results now but must say it really did not kick in until i was taking 50mcg per day.

Good luck

 

[dawookie]

What kind of effects are felt on the t3?

Ive got the 50mcg tabs.. I started at 12.5 and moved up slowly, Im 2wks in at 50mcgs a day. I really dont notice any difference w/ this stuff. Im almost positive it isnt fake, it says t3 on the pkging and is in foil punch-outs..

When stacking the t3 & clen I was probably just feeling the clen..

What should I expect? shitting all the time?

 

[panerai]

Half life of Cytomel is 2-2.5 days, it's long enough for it to be taken all at once in one day. To maximize the absorption, it has to be taken on empty stomach, and because stomach is truly empty only in a morning, it's better to take whole dose at once.
People who spread T3 through the day, basically waiste some of it, because their minimise the absorption without adding any benefits.
Some guys can easily take 200mcg on a full stomach, but use 100mcg on empty....

 

[panerai]

Taken from the site: http://www.rxmed.com/monographs/cytomel.html

Liothyronine is readily available to body tissues. Following oral administration, about 95% of the dose is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract in 4 hours. The onset of activity of liothyronine is rapid, occurring within a few hours. Maximum pharmacologic response occurs within 2 or 3 days, providing early clinical response. The biological half-life is about 2.5 days. The drug has a rapid cut off of activity, which permits quick dosage adjustment and facilitates control of the effects of overdosage, should they occur. Liothyronine is metabolized to deiodinated and conjugated metabolites which are excreted in the urine.

It is not necessary to divide daily maintenance doses. Although liothyronine has a rapid cut-off, its metabolic effects persist for a few days following discontinuance


Some more infro taken from the site:

http://thyroid.about.com/health/thy...yroid-drugs.htm


1. Always check the prescription against what you receive. Don't allow generic substitutions.
2. Most doctors feel that taking thyroid hormone on an empty stomach allows for maximum absorption.
3. Many practitioners advise that you allow at least one hour before eating, because it allows for maximum absorption.
4. Be consistent about a high-fiber diet. If you start or stop eating high-fiber, get your thyroid rechecked, because it may change your absorption.
5. Many experts recommend you take vitamins or supplements with iron at least two to three hours apart from thyroid hormone. Iron can interfere with thyroid hormone absorption if taken too close together.
6. Be careful about taking calcium and calcium-fortified orange juice at the same time as thyroid hormone. Allow at least 2-3 hours apart, so absorption is not affected.
7. Don't take antacids within two hours of thyroid hormone. Allow at least 2-3 hours apart, so absorption is not affected.
8. Watch for interactions with antidepressants & thyroid hormone. Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac can make thyroid meds more or less effective. Talk to your doctor.
9. Don't stop taking thyroid hormone when you're pregnant or breastfeeding. It's necessary for you and your baby's health. Talk to your doctor about adjusting to the right dosage.

 

[Wrongun]

panerai good info and thanks

Replied on the other post but thanks again for the info.

 

[liftsiron]

I always divided my t-3 dose into twice daily. After reading that the majority of guys on this board did the whole dose in the morning, I tried that the effects were every bit as good if not better than divideing the dose. What I really noticed was that I experienced fewer side effects with the single dosing method.

 

[PYRO]

is there any way to take this stuff and be pretty positive it wont screw up your thyroid like staying under a certian dose or some thing lik that

 

[liftsiron]

I taper up to no higher than 100mcg a day then taper down I also would stay on no more than 5 to 6 weeks tops.

 

[dawookie]

What kind of effects let you know this stuff is working?

Im upto 75mcg a day, still nothing much..

 

[liftsiron]

You should feel hot at times, hot flashes, your heart rate should be eleavated, you should sweat a lot more than normal. You also should have more energy. After two weeks you should start to notice fat loss.

 

[Bubba]

Great replies. Thanks for the links Panerai.

 

[supersonica]

I was going to post this question, but since there seems to be some good knowlege around this thread, here goes. what happens if you do mess up your thyroid, and become hypothyroid permenantly? i have heard of it happening on this board, but, what are the health consequenses if you end up having to take t-4 or t-3 for the rest of your life? for people who have slow metabolisms, and have a very hard time getting cut, it seems like a small price to pay if the only consequence is to have to take thyroid pills for life, they aren't expensive, especially w insurance. Also, I ordered some t3 and got sent clomid by mistake, so if anybody wants to trade shoot me a pm., but you have to have been on this board for a bit.