Liothyronine vs Methimazole
Compare Liothyronine and Methimazole side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Liothyronine | Methimazole | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | l-Triiodothyronine | Thyroid Hormone Synthesis Inhibitor |
| Used to treat | Autoimmune thyroiditis, Goiter, Myxedema, Thyroid neoplasms, Thyrotoxicosis | Goiter, Thyroid crisis |
| Generic price | From $0.20 each, about $6.07 for 30 (5 mcg tablet (Sod)) | From $0.070 each, about $2.11 for 30 (5 mg tablet) |
| Brand price | Cytomel: from $0.39 each, about $11.57 for 30 (5 mcg tablet) | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 48% less than the brand | Not listed |