Liothyronine is a prescription medicine used for treating hypothyroidism and goiters. This eMedTV Web page describes how liothyronine works, explains when and how to take the drug, and offers general warnings and precautions to be aware of.
Possible side effects of liothyronine include fever, insomnia, and hair loss. As this eMedTV page explains, liothyronine side effects usually occur when the dose is too high. Any side effects may indicate that your dosage needs to be adjusted.
Liothyronine is used for treating hypothyroidism and various types of goiters. This page from the eMedTV site explores other possible liothyronine uses, explains how the drug works for these conditions, and discusses the use of this drug in children.
The typical starting liothyronine dosage for mild cases of hypothyroidism is 25 mcg once a day. This eMedTV resource also provides detailed liothyronine dosing recommendations for the treatment of goiters, myxedema, and congenital hypothyroidism.
Theophylline, warfarin, and estrogen could cause negative drug interactions with liothyronine. As this eMedTV segment explains, such interactions may affect the drug levels in your blood and increase your risk for dangerous side effects.
Liothyronine can worsen symptoms in people with heart problems. This eMedTV article contains other precautions and warnings with liothyronine, including a list of other potential side effects and information on who should not use this drug.
