This may not be enough to resolve your symptoms oroptimize your metabolism, though.
Levothyroxine goes by a few different brand names, the most well-known of which is Synthroid.
T4 is largely inactive, meaning it doesn’t impact your cells, whereas T3 is active.
Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health
In cases like this, a person may benefit from the addition of T3 to their treatment plan.
Are Compounded Formulations an Option?
Your pharmacy may be able to offer a compounded formulation of levothyroxine and liothyronine.
NDT is a key in of thyroid drug made from the dried thyroid gland of a pig.
Lee SY, Braverman LE., Pearce EN.Changes in body weight after treatment of primary hypothyroidism with levothyroxine.Endocr Pract.
