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The cellulose used for the filler in all timed release meds can interfere with absorption and effective potency.

I cannot tolerate cellulose at all. So when I got compounded thyroid, I had the doc call Women's International. They use only oil for the filler, which should enhance absorption.

I am finding this cellulose issue interesting.  I had been taking one 100 mcg cap of compounded T3 in the morning and two 12.5's in the afternoon.  I still felt hypo and knew that I probably needed to go up in dose.  This last appointment, I asked to be switched to cytomel.  I got 50 mcg pills.  I have been having quite a bit of trouble with the pills.  I have been taking them 3 times a day - morning, lunch and night, trying to take them 30 to 60 minutes before or after I eat.  I was not feeling well, and even a bit angrier than usual.  I had asked my doctor about taking the pills sublingually.  He didn't have an opinion either way.

So, I looked for anecdotal information online and decided to take the pills sublingually.  I started with 1/2 a pill every 3 or 4 hours.  This kept my dose at 125 instead of 150, and I feel a ton better.  I am getting things done, the anger seems to be better, etc.  I'm looking forward to be able to tweak my dose a little bit more (my doctor has given me permission to do this with 5 mcg increments).  I did get the generic for the 5 mcg pills, and they make me very gassy, so I may just stay with 1/2 of the 50's or even cut them into quarters.

I typed all of this to note that I feel a ton better on the pills versus the compounded.  I think that I may have been taking too much of the pills in the beginning and now that I am taking less (due to better absorption), things are looking better.  This thyroid journey is not my favorite.  It's a lot of hard work.

Susie

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> > > Have you found a good doc in Wyoming?> > > > > > Not remembering to take your 2nd pill might be your problem.> > > > > > Is there any cellulose in your compounded med? Where are you getting it?

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