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.
Cytomel (liothyronine sodium) Tablets may be used in preference to levothyroxine (T 4) during radioisotope scanning procedures, since induction of hypothyroidism in those cases is more abrupt and can be of shorter duration. It may also be preferred when impairment of peripheral conversion of T 4 to T 3 is suspected.ecommended starting dosage is 5 mcg daily, with a 5 mcg increment every 3 to 4 days until the desired response is achieved. Infants a few months old may require only 20 mcg daily for maintenance. At 1 year, 50 mcg daily may be required. Above 3 years, full adult dosage may be necessary (see Precautions; Pediatric Use).