Citomed (Liothyronine Sodium) by Balkan Pharmaceuticals: results, dosages, cycles and side effects

Citomed is an oral drug manufactured by Balkan Pharmaceuticals and containing Liothyronine Sodium which is a synthetic version of one of the two hormones made by the thyroid gland, triiodothyronine. Liothyronine is a form of thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism and myxedema coma. Liothyronine is the most potent form of thyroid hormone and it acts on the body to increase the basal metabolic rate and effect protein synthesis. Body builders use it to burn the excessive fat and to prepare for competitions. Citomed comes in boxes, each unit containing 60 pills (50 mcg/pill).

Bodybuilders prefer to use Citomed for its ability to burn off body excess fat. It is very often used for contest preparation and can considerably decrease the amount of stored fat without being forced to severely restrict calories diet Citomed has the capacity to increase the athletes' metabolism. Since Citomed is the synthetic equivalent of the latter hormone, it causes the same processes in the body as if the thyroid were to produce more of the hormone. It is interesting to note that Liothyronine is clearly the stronger and more effective of these two hormones.

The dosage of Citomed is generally one 25 mcg tablet taken on the first day with a gradual increase of the dosage by one tablet every three of four days for a maximum dosage of 100 mcg. However optimal doses are different for each patient and vary depending on the patient's age, weight, symptoms, blood levels and other conditions. Citomed is commonly used in combination with Clenbuterol and can produce extremely effective results. Many athletes use Citomed with the intake of steroids, most likely as the result of the faster conversion of proteins. A cycle should last no longer than 6 weeks and it should never be halted abruptly. Women should use much lower dosages of Citomed, not exceeding 50 mcg per day.

If taken in correct dosages and following the cycles there may be avoided a series of unpleasant side effects as: tremor, headache, upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, nervousness, irritability, insomnia, excessive sweating, fever, changes in menstrual cycle in women and sensitivity to heat. Other common side effects which may occur while using Citomed by Balkan Pharma are: heart palpitations, agitation, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, headaches, and psychic or metabolic disorders.