How to Use Cytomel to Lose Weight

Cytomel is a synthetic thyroid hormone that increases the body's metabolism, which accelerates calorie burning. Bodybuilders have long used the drug to maintain their tone and form. More recently, Cytomel has been prescribed to combat obesity with successful results, in tandem with a healthy diet and a regular exercise regimen under the guidance of a physician.

Instructions

How to Use Cytomel to Lose Weight

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  Consult with a doctor before taking any weight-reduction drug. Cytomel is a powerful thyroid hormone that is almost always prescribed in small doses--25 mcg (micrograms) or less per day. Part of the Cytomel treatment plan should include an exercise program tailored to the individual's abilities.

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  Follow the instructions supplied by the physician and never exceed the prescribed dosage. Even seasoned athletes using Cytomel start with a daily dosage of 25 mcg and slowly increase the dosage over several days to 1 week. Taking more than 100 mcg of Cytomel per day can produce toxic levels of the thyroid hormone. According to the Food and Drug Administration, thyroid hormones "should be used with great caution" in patients with cardiovascular disorders, particularly the coronary arteries, and especially with elderly patients.

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  Increase the effectiveness of Cytomel by dividing the daily dosage into three separate doses consumed at regular intervals during the day. Physicians typically recommend consuming the hormone before meals to enhance the calorie-burning effects of Cytomel.

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  Stop taking Cytomel when your doctor directs you to do so. Patients taking a thyroid hormone such as Cytomel should stop after a maximum of 6 weeks and cease using the hormone for at least 2 months afterward. This helps the body metabolize the residual Cytomel hormone and keeps the patient's thyroid from slowing down production of the body's natural thyroid hormone.