Medical Definition of neuralgia. : acute paroxysmal pain radiating along the course of one or more nerves usually without demonstrable changes in the nerve structureâcompare neuritis.
Cytomel. Cytomel, a brand name for liothyronine, is used to treat hypothyroidism, and sometimes to diagnose hyperthyroidism. Each pill contains either 5, 10 or 25 mcg or liothyronine. The typical starting dose is usually 25 mcg, with a gradual increase until you are taking 75 mcg to 125 mcg daily.Cytomel does not have any reported side effects aside from hyperthyoidism symptoms, which only occur if you are taking too much of it.hile they do cause weight loss, these drugs should not be used to help you lose weight if you have normal thyroid function. This is because your risk of developing adverse effects is greater than any weight loss benefits you may receive.
Last reviewed on RxList 5/6/2015. Cytomel (liothyronine sodium) is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). It is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), and is also given as part of a medical tests for thyroid disorders. Cytomel is available in generic form.