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Does Liothyronine Cause Migraines?

Thank you. I am hypothyroid and taking Liothyronine. I cannot take Levothyronine as it causes depression. I am still low in T3 so my doctor advised me to increase the Liothyronine. Since the increase, I have had a migraine daily. I have suffered from migraines since the age of 7 and I am now 62. Apart from migraines, am healthy, slim and have an almost vegan diet. Can you please let me know if Liothyronine can cause migraines, if you are already a migraineur? I know that thyroid can also cause migraines. Thank you.
Fri, 14 Aug 2015
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Liothyronine is a synthetic form of thyroid hormone (T3) used to treat hypothyroidism.
The common side effects associated with it are: weight loss, tremors, headache, stomach cramps & upset, vomiting, diarrhea, nervousness, irritability, insomnia, excessive sweating, increased appetite, changes in menstrual cycle and sensitivity to heat.
Percentage of Liothyronine patients who reported with MIGRAINE as a side effect: 33.33% (Reference: factmed.com)
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Does Liothyronine Cause Migraines?

Hi, Thanks for writing in HCM. Liothyronine is a synthetic form of thyroid hormone (T3) used to treat hypothyroidism. The common side effects associated with it are: weight loss, tremors, headache, stomach cramps & upset, vomiting, diarrhea, nervousness, irritability, insomnia, excessive sweating, increased appetite, changes in menstrual cycle and sensitivity to heat. Percentage of Liothyronine patients who reported with MIGRAINE as a side effect: 33.33% (Reference: factmed.com) Hope the information provided would be useful.