Armour Thyroid
Brand name:
Armour Thyroid
Pronounced: ARE-more THIGH-roid
Generic name: Natural thyroid hormones TC and TD
Why is Armour Thyroid prescribed?
Armour Thyroid is prescribed when your thyroid gland is unable
to produce enough hormone. It is also used to treat or prevent
goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland), and is given in a
"suppression test" to diagnose an overactive thyroid.
Most important fact about Armour Thyroid
Although Armour Thyroid will speed up your metabolism, it is not
effective as a weight-loss drug and should not be used for that
purpose. Too much Armour Thyroid may cause severe side effects,
especially if you are also taking appetite suppressants.
How should you take Armour Thyroid?
Take Armour Thyroid exactly as prescribed by your doctor. There
is no "typical" dosage; the amount you need to take will depend on
how much thyroid hormone your body is able to produce. Take no more
or less than the amount your doctor prescribes. Take your dose at
the same time every day for consistent effect.
Do not change brands of medication without consulting your
doctor.
If you are taking Armour Thyroid to compensate for an
underactive thyroid gland, you will probably need to take the
medication indefinitely.
--If you miss a dose...
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your
next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular
schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time. If you miss 2 or
more doses in a row, consult your doctor.
--Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container.
What side effects may occur?
Side effects are rare when Armour Thyroid is taken at the
correct dosage. However, taking too much medication or increasing
the dosage too quickly may lead to overstimulation of the thyroid
gland.
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Symptoms of overstimulation may include:
Changes in appetite, diarrhea, fever, headache, increased
heart rate, irritability, nausea, nervousness, sleeplessness,
sweating, weight loss
Although children treated with Armour Thyroid may initially lose
some hair, the hair loss is temporary.
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