
Hypothyroid, Mood Swings, Depression, Weight Gain, On Uroxatral. Effectiveness Of Wellburtin And Prozac Medication ?

Thanks for posting your query.
1. You are having a TSH level of 4.5 before starting the medicines. This comes under subclinical hypothyroidism. The medications are usually started if the TSH value is greater then 10mu/l.
Subclinical Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the symptoms of hypothyroidism are not present and is only diagnosed by increased levels of TSH.
2. Right now when your depressive symptoms have increased in spite of medications, you can stop taking both Cytomel and Synthyroid after consulting with your Endocrinologist.
3. You can try some dietary management for subclinical hypothyroidism. A healthy diet for someone with hypothyroidism would include natural foods, whole grains, lots of fruits and vegetables and a good supply of seafood and other lean protein.
You should cut back on meats that are high in fat, but not all meats are bad for you. A multivitamin is probably a good idea if you aren't already taking one.
Selenium supplements and foods XXXXXXX in selenium- brazilian nuts and lean meat will help a lot.
Avoid raw foods such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, XXXXXXX spinach, peaches, pears, strawberries, radishes and millet. These will help you with thyroid levels.
4. Normal adult Testosterone (morning sample) is 300 – 1000 ng/dl. So, your levels falls under normal level.
5. You can continue your anti depressants as prescribed by your treating doctor.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer them.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.


Thanks for writing again.
1. Cytomel or synthyroid does not reduce the effectiveness of antidepressants usually. But there are some unexpected effects of drugs which vary from individual to individual and cannot be predicted.
2. For anxiety you can try some other options like Zolpidem which has less day time sedation after discussing with your primary doctor.
3. Do not stop these immediately. First you stop cytomel and one week later gradually reduce the doses of synthyroid. I encourage you to do this under guidance of your doctor for smooth and trouble free withdrawl.
Hope my answer is helpful. Write back if you have further queries.
Wishing you a trouble free speedy recovery.
Regards

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