Re: Slow Release T3 success?

[Guest guest]

Hi Wayne

I have been on compounded SRt3 for 16 weeks. My ratio was 6.7 when I started.

I take three doses across the day, 7.00am, 3.00pm and 10.00pm, I was up to 120

mcg a day, but have dropped to 70 mcg in the past few weeks, I think i have had

some sort of clearance (temps went high and pulse went up) but it is a slow

process of balancing everything else. I have been happy with the SRt3, my free

T3 levels have gone up over the top of the range. The only problem is that they

are very expensive, I get mine compounded here in Melbourne. If I were you I'd

give it a try if you can get a script for it.

Cheers

Kat

>

> Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been the

experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that both my

Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly suggesting SRT3 as

the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> Wayne

>

[Guest guest]

I tried SRT3 as part of the 's protocol. I had no difficulty going up to

75 mcg--but also no benefit. Now I am on Cytomel and it's so much stronger.

Perhaps it depends upon the quality of the pharmacy, but although it seems like

a great idea in theory, in practice it didn't work for me.

> >

> > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been the

experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that both my

Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly suggesting SRT3 as

the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > Wayne

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I tried SRT3 as part of the 's protocol. I had no difficulty going up to

75 mcg--but also no benefit. Now I am on Cytomel and it's so much stronger.

Perhaps it depends upon the quality of the pharmacy, but although it seems like

a great idea in theory, in practice it didn't work for me.

> >

> > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been the

experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that both my

Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly suggesting SRT3 as

the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > Wayne

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Kat,

Do you happen to know what fillers and or binders they are using in yours, as it

was successful and many SRT3 aren't successful.

Also, I thought with slow release you don't have to take it so often---but you

are still taking it 3 x day---so why not just take Cytomel?

Thanks!

> >

> > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been the

experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that both my

Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly suggesting SRT3 as

the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > Wayne

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I was on SRT3 for awhile and only took it once a day and wasn't told any other

way, I went up to 100mcg w/62.5mg of t4. I'm surprised I didn't get a bad

reaction from all at once. I felt fine except my hair continued to fall out. I

finally found out through this forum that I needed to dose probably twice a day

with srt3, so I decided to give cynomel a try and it is a whole different

animal, alot stronger and dosing 4x/day. Not sure if I can tolerate it yet. I'm

having increased heart rate about 1hr after taking dose. It's not as smooth as

the srt3 and i'm having a problem increasing my dose so not sure yet if cynomel

will work for me.

Christie

> > >

> > > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been the

experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that both my

Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly suggesting SRT3 as

the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > > Wayne

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I was on SRT3 for awhile and only took it once a day and wasn't told any other

way, I went up to 100mcg w/62.5mg of t4. I'm surprised I didn't get a bad

reaction from all at once. I felt fine except my hair continued to fall out. I

finally found out through this forum that I needed to dose probably twice a day

with srt3, so I decided to give cynomel a try and it is a whole different

animal, alot stronger and dosing 4x/day. Not sure if I can tolerate it yet. I'm

having increased heart rate about 1hr after taking dose. It's not as smooth as

the srt3 and i'm having a problem increasing my dose so not sure yet if cynomel

will work for me.

Christie

> > >

> > > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been the

experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that both my

Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly suggesting SRT3 as

the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > > Wayne

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kat Thank you for your input and detailed info. Wow that's a low

ratio. I thought mine was bad at 10.6. When are you planning to get new

tests to see where you are with the RT3 to confirm your clearance and

ratio or don't you do this? The SRT3 you are taking are they in capsule

form and at what strength? Do you mind if I ask just how expensive as I

have managed to obtain a script from my helpful GP for 10mcg capsules x

100. I can get them filled from a very good Compounding Pharmacist down

at Ballina. Not sure of the cost yet but would be nice to compare. My

suggested dosage to start is 1 cap twice daily for the first month then

reassess from there with a view to increasing by 1 cap daily for the

next two weeks and increasing again by 1 cap daily after another two

weeks if needed. Did you have to support adrenals or supplement iron for

ferritin levels? Are you intending to wean off T3 alltogether, is that a

real possibility?

Kind regards

Wayne

> >

> > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been

the experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that

both my Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly

suggesting SRT3 as the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > Wayne

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kat Thank you for your input and detailed info. Wow that's a low

ratio. I thought mine was bad at 10.6. When are you planning to get new

tests to see where you are with the RT3 to confirm your clearance and

ratio or don't you do this? The SRT3 you are taking are they in capsule

form and at what strength? Do you mind if I ask just how expensive as I

have managed to obtain a script from my helpful GP for 10mcg capsules x

100. I can get them filled from a very good Compounding Pharmacist down

at Ballina. Not sure of the cost yet but would be nice to compare. My

suggested dosage to start is 1 cap twice daily for the first month then

reassess from there with a view to increasing by 1 cap daily for the

next two weeks and increasing again by 1 cap daily after another two

weeks if needed. Did you have to support adrenals or supplement iron for

ferritin levels? Are you intending to wean off T3 alltogether, is that a

real possibility?

Kind regards

Wayne

> >

> > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been

the experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that

both my Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly

suggesting SRT3 as the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > Wayne

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kat Thank you for your input and detailed info. Wow that's a low

ratio. I thought mine was bad at 10.6. When are you planning to get new

tests to see where you are with the RT3 to confirm your clearance and

ratio or don't you do this? The SRT3 you are taking are they in capsule

form and at what strength? Do you mind if I ask just how expensive as I

have managed to obtain a script from my helpful GP for 10mcg capsules x

100. I can get them filled from a very good Compounding Pharmacist down

at Ballina. Not sure of the cost yet but would be nice to compare. My

suggested dosage to start is 1 cap twice daily for the first month then

reassess from there with a view to increasing by 1 cap daily for the

next two weeks and increasing again by 1 cap daily after another two

weeks if needed. Did you have to support adrenals or supplement iron for

ferritin levels? Are you intending to wean off T3 alltogether, is that a

real possibility?

Kind regards

Wayne

> >

> > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been

the experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that

both my Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly

suggesting SRT3 as the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > Wayne

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Whitmore Sorry to hear it didn't work for you. hope your Cytomel

does the trick. i believe I have found a very good pharmacy source for

my SRT3. Only time will tell. Hopefully I may hear from other forum

members with positive outcomes for SRT3 but thanks for yopur input.

Wayne

> > >

> > > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been

the experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that

both my Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly

suggesting SRT3 as the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > > Wayne

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Whitmore Sorry to hear it didn't work for you. hope your Cytomel

does the trick. i believe I have found a very good pharmacy source for

my SRT3. Only time will tell. Hopefully I may hear from other forum

members with positive outcomes for SRT3 but thanks for yopur input.

Wayne

> > >

> > > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been

the experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that

both my Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly

suggesting SRT3 as the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > > Wayne

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Christie I hope it works out just right for you. But why were you

taking T4 at the same time you were taking SRT3. I thought the T4 would

only exacerbate your RT3 loading? Or have I got that wrong??

Kind regards

Wayne

> > > >

> > > > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have

been the experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is

that both my Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly

suggesting SRT3 as the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > > > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > > > Wayne

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Christie I hope it works out just right for you. But why were you

taking T4 at the same time you were taking SRT3. I thought the T4 would

only exacerbate your RT3 loading? Or have I got that wrong??

Kind regards

Wayne

> > > >

> > > > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have

been the experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is

that both my Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly

suggesting SRT3 as the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > > > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > > > Wayne

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Christie I hope it works out just right for you. But why were you

taking T4 at the same time you were taking SRT3. I thought the T4 would

only exacerbate your RT3 loading? Or have I got that wrong??

Kind regards

Wayne

> > > >

> > > > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have

been the experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is

that both my Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly

suggesting SRT3 as the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > > > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > > > Wayne

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Wayne,

Sorry just seen your post so thought I would reply as I'm on SRT3.

I started back in March but on a very low dose of 2.5mcg every 12 hours as I got

nasty side effects on a previous higher starting dose [10mcg], I have increased

slowly by 2.5mcg every 5 -7 days as I have a lot of what I think is Adrenal

symptoms...and went up to 35mcg spread 15,15,5 at 6am 2pm 10pm, this was working

O.K although I have not really felt much benefit so far,still a quite low dose

according to some here, but my doc want's me to stay on that dose as we have

added Progesterone in....also Oestrogen Dominant.

Just last week I started getting this feeling in my throat like I have to keep

clearing it, this started happening each evening around 5pm....so I thought

perhaps it is the progesterone making it work more strongly and I was unable to

tolerate it...so I cut out my bedtime dose of 5mcg....but hasn't made a lot of

difference. ...so still working on this aspect.

My doc is not one for using Cortisone preferring a more Natural Adaptogen's and

Vitamins approach.[i must admit I haven't been keeping up with that too well

just lately, just seemed to be taking too much]

The SR itself I find O.K...at first I was having a few stomach problems and

people will tell you it is the filler...so I changed Pharmacy's and now get mine

from Australian Custom Pharmacy in NSW they will use any filler you want and

mine is Rice Bran, seems O.K, the price they charge seems to be the same no

matter what strength the capsule and my last order was $93.00 for 200 of 15mcg,

and $46.50 for 100 of 5mcg.

I do think the SRT3 is O.K but expensive, I haven't used the Standard T3 so

really can't compare the two...however I'm just of the opinion that the SR is

smoother and easier to remember the dosing times than 4 or 5 times a day with

the standard....on the other side the standard because of it's shorter duration

would be easier to adjust dose if there are any nasty reactions.

Hope this helps

Sandy

>

> Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been the

experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that both my

Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly suggesting SRT3 as

the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> Wayne

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Wayne

I am planning on getting all my thyroid levels checked next week including my

Rt3, so it will be interesting to see where I am at. I have not had any adrenal

support so far, although my ND wants me to start Rehmannia and licorice, but I

am waiting to see what effects these may have. My ferritin was a horrible 9 in

May of 2009 but i have managed to get it up to 83 at last check. I take 170mg

elemntal iron a day with vitamin C. Make sure you take your iron between your

SRt3 doses. I take it 4 hours after my morning dose and 4 hours after my

afternoon dose. My compunding pharmacy in Balwyn, Vic charges about Aus$70 for

60 capsules of SRt3 regardless of whether it is 20mcg or 30 mcg. I don't know

what fillers are in them, they have methycellulose which is what makes them slow

release. I have had no bad effects from them. If I am able to wean off or wean

down to a lower dose I wil proabably stick with compounded, but if i have to

take it forever then I might have to look at something cheaper, maybe from

Mexico, but I am not sure how I'll go importing it.

Cheers

Kat

> > >

> > > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been

> the experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that

> both my Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly

> suggesting SRT3 as the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > > Wayne

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kat

Thanks for your info. I hope you get good test results next week.

Hopefully you might post them so we can see how you are progressing on

SRT3. It seems that SRT3 is not well favoured here. I can see that one

would have more control over dosing with plain T3. I am trying to locate

any information I can find on SRT3 so that I can make a decision on

which way to go. I certainly don't want to waste more time by making the

wrong decision. I admit I am starting to lean a little to T3 at this

stage. Thanks for the pricing and fillers info I will be able to compare

it next week to my source. Seems like there are a few Aussies here with

similar problems. Yes from what I have read so far it would appear that

the Mexican T3 is highly regarded but as you say not sure if it's

legally importable into Australia.

Kindest regards

Wayne

> > > >

> > > > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have

been

> > the experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that

> > both my Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly

> > suggesting SRT3 as the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > > > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > > > Wayne

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kat

Thanks for your info. I hope you get good test results next week.

Hopefully you might post them so we can see how you are progressing on

SRT3. It seems that SRT3 is not well favoured here. I can see that one

would have more control over dosing with plain T3. I am trying to locate

any information I can find on SRT3 so that I can make a decision on

which way to go. I certainly don't want to waste more time by making the

wrong decision. I admit I am starting to lean a little to T3 at this

stage. Thanks for the pricing and fillers info I will be able to compare

it next week to my source. Seems like there are a few Aussies here with

similar problems. Yes from what I have read so far it would appear that

the Mexican T3 is highly regarded but as you say not sure if it's

legally importable into Australia.

Kindest regards

Wayne

> > > >

> > > > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have

been

> > the experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that

> > both my Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly

> > suggesting SRT3 as the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > > > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > > > Wayne

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kat

Thanks for your info. I hope you get good test results next week.

Hopefully you might post them so we can see how you are progressing on

SRT3. It seems that SRT3 is not well favoured here. I can see that one

would have more control over dosing with plain T3. I am trying to locate

any information I can find on SRT3 so that I can make a decision on

which way to go. I certainly don't want to waste more time by making the

wrong decision. I admit I am starting to lean a little to T3 at this

stage. Thanks for the pricing and fillers info I will be able to compare

it next week to my source. Seems like there are a few Aussies here with

similar problems. Yes from what I have read so far it would appear that

the Mexican T3 is highly regarded but as you say not sure if it's

legally importable into Australia.

Kindest regards

Wayne

> > > >

> > > > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have

been

> > the experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that

> > both my Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly

> > suggesting SRT3 as the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > > > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > > > Wayne

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sandy

Thank you for your information yes it helps. That is one of my concerns

that when/if I start on SRT3 that the 10mcg starting dose may be too

high for me whereas I could start on 5mcg standard T3 and see how my

body reacts then adjust from there.

What adaptogens/ vitamins have you been using and do you think that they

help?

That's interesting about the fillers and different reactions I will have

to remember that this might be a mitigating factor. I will be getting

some pricing from my potential supplier next week so thanks for your

advice.

I guess there's no doubt that the SRT3 would be a whole easier to use

but is it the best. Do you feel it is solving your RT3 problem and how

long have you been taking SRT3?

Good luck on your journey

KIndest regards

Wayne

> >

> > Who amongst us here has used " Slow Release T3 " and what have been

the experiences and outcomes? The reason I pose the question is that

both my Naturopath and my Compounding Pharmacist are both strongly

suggesting SRT3 as the way to go. So any feedback would be great.

> > My FT3/RT3 ratio is 10.82

> > Wayne

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>I guess there's no doubt that the SRT3 would be a whole easier to use

>but is it the best. Do you feel it is solving your RT3 problem and how

>long have you been taking SRT3?

>

Personally I feel standard T3 is the easiest as adjusting dose is

simpler. It is also many times cheaper.

Nick

--

for more information on RT3 and Thyroid Resistance go to

www.thyroid-rt3.com

For lots of good information of adrenal issues

http://www.nthadrenalsweb.com/

and the adrenal group on

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

[Guest guest]

I've been on both more than once and I will take regular t3 over SR ANY DAY.

Besides the cost factor, I don't think SR is smoother at all. In fact, it

releases differently in different people. It can release as much as 50% of the

capsule when you first take it and then the other 50% will release over 6 to 12

hours depending on the peerson. So some have to take it 3 times a day. I was one

of those. It also seemed to dump 50% into me at once, too. So for me, the

regular t3 is a much smoother ride, it's easier to keep the dosing steady, AND

if you take too much, you can skip a dose and be okay in a couple hours whereas

with SR, you're stuck for the ride.

I vote for regular. If you end up having to dose SR 3 times a day, may as well

just dose the regular t3 4 times a day (although I dose 5 and I really don't

find it that big a deal, in all honesty.)

Kathleen

>

> >I guess there's no doubt that the SRT3 would be a whole easier to use

> >but is it the best. Do you feel it is solving your RT3 problem and how

> >long have you been taking SRT3?

> >

>

> Personally I feel standard T3 is the easiest as adjusting dose is

> simpler. It is also many times cheaper.

>

> Nick

>

> --

>

> for more information on RT3 and Thyroid Resistance go to

>

> www.thyroid-rt3.com

>

> For lots of good information of adrenal issues

>

> http://www.nthadrenalsweb.com/

>

> and the adrenal group on

>

> http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Nick I am probably coming around to that way of thinking slowly. The

ability to easily adjust dosage and the price advantage are both better I agree.

Is it easy to quarter and or half the tablets and can one then take a disected

tablet sublingually?

I'm in Australia and at this stage I'm not sure what brand(s) are available but

I will find out next week.

kind regards

Wayne

>

> >I guess there's no doubt that the SRT3 would be a whole easier to use

> >but is it the best. Do you feel it is solving your RT3 problem and how

> >long have you been taking SRT3?

> >

>

> Personally I feel standard T3 is the easiest as adjusting dose is

> simpler. It is also many times cheaper.

>

> Nick

>

> --

>

> for more information on RT3 and Thyroid Resistance go to

>

> www.thyroid-rt3.com

>

> For lots of good information of adrenal issues

>

> http://www.nthadrenalsweb.com/

>

> and the adrenal group on

>

> http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

>

[Guest guest]

>Thanks Nick I am probably coming around to that way of thinking slowly. The

ability to easily adjust dosage and the price advantage are both better I agree.

Is it easy to quarter and or half the tablets and can one then take a disected

tablet sublingually?

depends on the brand, the Grossman are easy to half, they are scored.

Quarters are possible with care and possibly a knife.

The Aventis are much more expensive but scored in quarters.

>I'm in Australia and at this stage I'm not sure what brand(s) are available but

I will find out next week.

The Mexican source will ship there I believe, there are other people

there who have ordered.

Nick

--

for more information on RT3 and Thyroid Resistance go to

www.thyroid-rt3.com

For lots of good information of adrenal issues

http://www.nthadrenalsweb.com/

and the adrenal group on

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

[Guest guest]

Thanks Nick

Does the Mexican connection require a script or just the money? Do you have a

contact number or link to the Mexican supplier?

Kind regards

Wayne

>

> >Thanks Nick I am probably coming around to that way of thinking slowly. The

ability to easily adjust dosage and the price advantage are both better I agree.

Is it easy to quarter and or half the tablets and can one then take a disected

tablet sublingually?

>

> depends on the brand, the Grossman are easy to half, they are scored.

> Quarters are possible with care and possibly a knife.

>

> The Aventis are much more expensive but scored in quarters.

>

> >I'm in Australia and at this stage I'm not sure what brand(s) are available

but I will find out next week.

>

> The Mexican source will ship there I believe, there are other people

> there who have ordered.

>

> Nick

>

> --

>

> for more information on RT3 and Thyroid Resistance go to

>

> www.thyroid-rt3.com

>

> For lots of good information of adrenal issues

>

> http://www.nthadrenalsweb.com/

>

> and the adrenal group on

>

> http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

>