Cynomel/Cytomel

[Natalia_]

Hello,

Cynomel is not available in Portugal and I used to buy it from a pharmacy in Belgium. But now they are not selling it anymore as it is out of stock.

They are selling now Cytomel which is the same (from the US, I believe), but it costs 57,65€!!!! per package (30 tablets)!

I am happy that they alerted me for the price per box, as I thought it would cost the same as Cynomel.

Does someone know where I could order Cytomel from that is not so expensive? I have a prescription from my doctor.

I really appreciate your answers.

Thank you.

Natália

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

Cytomel (as in Pfizer/King Cytomel) is actually manufactured in Germany - though that is a USA branding.

Could you change to Thybon Henning from a German pharmacy? It is in 20 microgram tablets, rather than 25.

Or could your pharmacy contact Ace Pharma in the Netherlands? They produce their own version of Cytomel (it is a different formulation to Pfizer/King). I think it is less expensive. They do not deal with individuals - only pharmacies and hospitals.

[Natalia_ in reply to helvella]

Unfortunately my doctor does not recommend Thybon, she says that Thybon is not an option for me. She doesn't really explain why.I also took Erfa in the past but it doesn't really work for me.

I am also not sure whether the pharmacy in Belgium would contact Ace Pharma in the Netherlands.

Are there any T3 options that you know of and that are not so expensive? I really appreciate your feedback.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Natalia_]

The least expensive T3 I know of is from Greece (Uni-Pharma) or Turkey (Tiromel). But I have never heard of anyone getting them mail order with a prescription.

I think your doctor should explain why she thinks Thybon Henning would be worse than nothing - because that is what the options might be.

Why not try a pharmacy in Portugal? They can contact Ace as easily as anyone.

By the way, Pfizer/King Cytomel and Sanofi Cynomel are differently formulated. I suspect the chances of you getting on well, or not, with any particular formulation are similar.

[Natalia_ in reply to helvella]

Thank you for your reply and your suggestions.I will try to figure out what to do.