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Indications

Armour Thyroid is a thyroid medication used to treat hypothyroidism and goiter (an enlarged thyroid gland) by helping regulate and maintain hormone levels.

Natural thyroid or desiccated thyroid is given to those whose thyroid gland is unable to produce enough of this hormone. The medication helps regulate thyroid hormones by providing missing thyroid levels.

This thyroid medication helps maintain energy levels as well as metabolism by regulating your thyroid hormones. Armout Thyroid is a well-tolerated medication that improves symptoms related to hypothyroidism and goiter with minimal adverse effects.

Uses and Dosage

The dose of Armour Thyroid prescribed will vary depending on the individual and their thyroid levels. Always follow your doctor’s instructions and read packaging labels carefully when taking new medication.

• Swallow tablets whole
• Take on an empty stomach without food
• Most adults with hypothyroidism start taking 30mg daily
• Some may start with 15mg daily, increasing by 15mg every few weeks
• Most hypothyroid patients need 60 to 120mg daily
• Consult with a doctor for pediatric doses administered by weight
• Do not take more or less than prescribed
• Keep taking Armour Thyroid even if you feel well
• Call your doctor if you notice signs of thyroid toxicity
• Tell surgeons you take desiccated thyroid before surgery
• Store at room temperature away from moisture

Side Effects

Armour Thyroid may cause some side effects to occur while balancing your thyroid hormone levels. Speak with your doctor for more information regarding symptoms you may encounter when taking this medication.

Common Armour Thyroid side effects:

• Temporary hair loss (especially in children)

Serious Side Effects

More serious side effects are rare but may occur when taking natural thyroid. If you develop signs of thyroid toxicity, stop taking this medication and contact your doctor immediately.

Thyroid toxicity symptoms:

• Chest pain
• Pounding heartbeats
• Feeling hot or nervous
• Sweating more than usual

Allergic Reactions

Stop using Armour Thyroid and call your doctor if you notice any signs of an allergic reaction. Desiccated thyroid is a naturally occurring hormone, but the tablets may contain an ingredient that could cause an allergic reaction.

Armour Thyroid allergy symptoms may include:

• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat

Cautions

You may not be able to use this thyroid medication if you have thyrotoxicosis or an issue with your adrenal glands not controlled by treatment to avoid thyroid toxicity.

Call your doctor if you notice symptoms of thyroid toxicity which include chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, feeling hot or nervous, sweating more than usual.

If you take cholestyramine or colestipol, wait four hours before or after taking Armour Thyroid to avoid drug interactions and to ensure the efficacy of your medications.

Avoid taking antacid medicine four hours before or after taking desiccated thyroid because they can make it harder for your body to absorb the thyroid hormones.

To ensure the safety of taking natural thyroid, tell your doctor if you have any of the following:

• Heart disease, angina
• Coronary artery disease
• Congestive heart failure
• Congestive heart failure
• Diabetes (type 1 or 2)
• Adrenal gland issues

Some medications may interact with thyroid hormones and cause unwanted side effects or a decrease in efficacy. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including over the counter medicine, vitamins, and herbal products, but especially the following:

• Birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy
• Blood thinner
• Insulin or oral diabetes medication
• Medications containing iodine
• Salicylates (aspirin, Kaopectate, Pamprin Cramp Formula, Pepto-Bismol, and others)
• Steroids (such as prednisone and others)

Armour Thyroid shouldn’t affect an unborn baby, but your doses may need to be adjusted during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking this thyroid medication.

Natural thyroid can pass into breastmilk but should not harm a nursing baby. Do not take Armour Thyroid while breastfeeding without consulting with your doctor.

Form and Strength

This thyroid medication is available in tablet form.

Armour Thyroid tablet strengths:

• 30mg
• 60mg
• 90mg
• 120mg
• 180mg
• 240mg

All these Armour Thyroid tablet strengths are available in quantities of 90.

FAQ

Should I take my thyroid medication at night?

You can take Armour Thyroid whenever it works best for you, as long as you take the tablets on an empty stomach 30 to 60 minutes before a meal. This is because the hormone is absorbed better when there isn’t food being digested.

Patients are often recommended to take this medication in the morning before breakfast. Ensure you take natural thyroid at the same time each day.

Can Armour Thyroid cause high blood pressure?

Natural thyroid should not cause high blood pressure unless too much of it is taken. Thyroid toxicity may cause your blood pressure to rise, however, a symptom of hypothyroidism is also high blood pressure, and this side effect may persist throughout your thyroid treatment. Consult with your doctor to determine a personalized treatment plan.

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