T4 Euthymed 50 Driada Medical EU

Levothyroxine Sodium (T4 Euthymed 50) - Driada Medical EU

The provided text details Levothyroxine Sodium (T4), a synthetic form of the Thyroxine hormone, marketed under the name T4 Euthymed 50 by Driada Medical. It is used medically to treat hypothyroidism and is illicitly used in bodybuilding for fat loss.

Overview and Benefits

Levothyroxine Sodium is a synthetic form of the Thyroxine hormone (T4) that is important for the development and growth of all tissues.¹

• Main Use (Illicit): Weight/fat loss.

• Mechanism: It is a great fat burner that provides to accelerate the metabolism.² This acceleration is said to make fat burning very easy and fast.

• Bodybuilding Preference: It is a preferred steroid in bodybuilding for weight problems during the cycle.

• Medical Use: Used in the treatment of goiter (enlarged thyroid gland) caused by hormone imbalances, radiation, surgery, or cancer.

Usage and Dosage Guidelines

• Recommended Dosage: 100–400 mcg daily.

  • Note: The text also suggests $75-100 \text{ mcg}$ daily for the duration of the cycle.

• Duration: 4–10 weeks.

• Starting Protocol: Should start with a low dosage about $25 \text{ mcg}$ daily and increase to one tablet ($50 \text{ mcg}$) or continue as $25 \text{ mcg}$ daily every 5-6 days.

• Timing: Should be taken 30 minutes before the meals, usually in the morning.³

Side Effects and Risks

The most severe side effects are those indicative of taking too high a dose (hyperthyroidism symptoms).⁴

• Cardiovascular/Hyperthyroid Risks: Irregular/fast/pounding heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, increased blood pressure (hypertension), tremors, and seizures.⁵

  • Note: Misuse for weight loss can cause serious or life-threatening effects, especially combining it with other weight-loss drugs.⁶

• General Severe Side Effects: Increased sweating, mood changes, diarrhea, headaches, and sensitivity to heat.⁷

• Allergic/Other Effects: Swelling of the ankles, hands or feet, trouble breathing, rashes, swelling of the tongue, throat or face, itching, and severe dizziness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the fundamental mechanism by which T4 (Levothyroxine Sodium) is misused for fat loss?

T4 is misused because it is a synthetic thyroid hormone that, when overdosed, accelerates the basal metabolic rate (BMR). This causes the body to burn calories and fat much faster than normal.

2. Is T4 considered safer than T3 (Liothyronine Sodium) for increasing metabolism?

T4 (Levothyroxine) is a slower-acting precursor hormone. While both are misused, T4 has a very long half-life, meaning it stays in the system for about 4–6 weeks. This long half-life makes accidental overdose more sustained and potentially harder to control than the fast-acting T3.

3. Why is T4 use associated with significant cardiac risk?

High doses of T4 can lead to factitious hyperthyroidism, which puts severe stress on the heart.⁸ This can cause a rapid or irregular heartbeat, palpitations, and in severe cases, increase the risk of heart attack or heart failure, particularly in older patients or those with pre-existing heart disease.⁹

4. What is the recommended method for discontinuing T4 use after a cycle?

Because T4 use suppresses the natural thyroid gland, abrupt discontinuation can lead to severe hypothyroidism (a metabolic crash).¹⁰ Medical practice dictates that the dose should be gradually reduced (tapered) over several weeks to months (e.g., decreasing by ¹¹$25-50 \text{ mcg}$ every 4–6 weeks) while monitoring thyroid function.¹²