Armour Thyroid Oral

In Depth

decreased adrenal gland function
kidney disease (e.g., nephrosis)
low pituitary hormone (e.g., hypopituitarism)
low testosterone (e.g., hypogonadism)
overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

poor food absorption (malabsorption syndrome)
heart disease (e.g., angina, high blood pressure, heart failure, irregular heartbeat, heart attack)
sugar diabetes (diabetes mellitus)
water diabetes (diabetes insipidus)
long-term severe underactive thyroid (e.g., myxedema)

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.

If you have diabetes, this drug may make it harder to control your blood sugar levels. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you have symptoms such as increased thirst/urination, shakiness, unusual sweating, and hunger. Your anti-diabetic medication or diet may need to be adjusted.

Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially the effects on the heart.

Current information shows that this drug may be used during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.

Thyroid hormone passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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