i have hyperthyroidism and i want to take clenbuterol, (It was an ashma drug but bodybuildings and people who want to use weight use it too) i am worried if i use it my
– insulin resistance will go up
– i might get a heart attack
– or stroke
are those the risks i would take?
my tsh is 0.01 my t4 is 52.4 and my t3 is 38.2
Age: 22
Female
Medications: all natural
General Information: i saw my doctor and he told me my options but i want to do herbal stuff instead.
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Clenbuterol is a banned substance in many countries and its use is limited to certain therapeutic applications in other countries. Using Clenbuterol in your case would only increase the effects of your hyperthyroidism – elevated T4 – on your system and make things worse. Yes Clenbuterol would increase the chances of cardiac hypertrophy and atrial fibrillation plus it is additive. Traditional treatments for hyperthyroidism would be more in order.
you didnt say if i would get a heart attack
And yes, excessive long-term use would increase the chances of myocardial infarction – heart attack.