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thyroid medication i was on 30 mg of armour thyroid , my doctor lower it to 15 mg, what is the reason for lowering this medication, by mary k dickerson in princeton, west virginia, 05/10/2008

How is Armour Thyroid different from Synthroid and Cytomel? I have Hoshimoto's disease.  I was diagnosed about 15 years ago.  Since then I have been on various levels of Synthroid and in the last 3 or 4 years my doctor added 5 mcg of Cytomel, twice a day.  I the last 18 months I have been on... by Deborah Drury in St. Francisville, LA, 04/26/2008

Missed dose of Armour 120 Thyroid Due to doctor negligence around the holidays, a refill was never prescribed to me even through calls by myself and several faxes and calls from my pharmacy, I had no prescription from my Armour 120 Thyroid for 2 weeks right around the Christmas Holida... by Lori in northford, CT, 01/10/2006

Armour Thyroid (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Armour Thyroid (Oral)

Armour Thyroid (Oral) Medication Classification

THYROID SUPPLEMENT (By mouth)

Armour Thyroid (Oral) Brandname

Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, Armour Thyroid, Unithroid, Cytomel, Thyrolar, Westhroid, Nature-Throid NT-1, Nature-Throid NT-2, Nature-Throid NT-1/2, Nature-Throid NT-3

Armour Thyroid (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Treats hypothyroidism (the body does not produce enough thyroid hormone).

When To Not Use Armour Thyroid (Oral)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of thyroid hormone or if you have an overactive thyroid gland.

How Should You Use Armour Thyroid (Oral)

Capsule, Tablet

  • Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often
  • Take your medicine at the same time every day.
  • Take the medicine on an empty stomach.
  • Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor, you may need to take smaller and smaller doses before completely stopping the medicine.
    • If a dose is missed:
  • Take the missed dose take as soon as possible.
  • Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
  • You should not use two doses at the same time.

Proper Armour Thyroid (Oral) Storage

Store Armour Thyroid (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Armour Thyroid (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Armour Thyroid (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking a blood thinner (Coumadin®), cholestyramine (Questran®), medicine for diabetes (insulin, Diabenese®, Glucotrol®), estrogens, birth control pills, or products used for colds, asthma, appetite control, hay fever, or sinus problems.

Armour Thyroid (Oral) Warnings

  • Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or an underactive adrenal or pituitary gland.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Large doses of thyroid hormones, especially when taken with diet pills, can result in dangerous side effects.
  • Make sure you see your doctor for regular check-ups so your condition can be followed closely.

Armour Thyroid (Oral) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Skin rash or hives
  • Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
  • Chest pain
  • Fast or pounding heartbeat
  • Inability to stand heat
  • Extreme nervousness or irritability, tremors
  • Severe diarrhea, intense sweating
    • If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
  • Anxiety
  • Headache
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Appetite changes, weight loss
  • Irregular menstrual periods