Liothyronine
Liothyronine is synthetic T3 thyroid hormone used in selected specialist thyroid treatment. Listed uses include Hypothyroidism.
Key points
- It acts faster than levothyroxine and is not routinely interchangeable with it.
- It should not be used for weight loss.
- Chest pain, fainting or a fast irregular heartbeat needs urgent care.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.
Important safety checks
Thyroid tests, heart disease, adrenal function, pregnancy and interacting medicines require specialist review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for chest pain, fainting, severe breathlessness, confusion or a very fast or irregular heartbeat.