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What is Armour Thyroid: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 12, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Armour Thyroid overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • WP Thyroid, Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, NP Thyroid, Westhroid, Armour Thyroid, Cytomel, Euthyrox, Levoxyl, Nature-Throid, NP Thyroid, NP Thyroid 120, Synthroid, Thyrolar, Westhroid, WP Thyroid, Unithroid

Generic Names:

  • Armour Thyroid

Uses:

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

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Thyroid Supplement, Diagnostic Agent, Thyroid Function, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Thyroid Supplement

Forms:

  • Capsule, Tablet, Tablet, Capsule

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth, By mouth

What is Armour Thyroid used for?

Armour Thyroid is a medication that has been used to treat underactive thyroid problems (hypothyroidism). Armour Thyroid is a thyroid extract from animal sources. Armour Thyroid is the brand name for desiccated thyroid or thyroid extract from pork sources. Desiccated thyroid has been available for over 100 years. For the treatment of hypothyroidism, the use of Armour Thyroid is not as common as in the past.

What form(s) does Armour Thyroid come in

  • Capsule

  • Tablet

  • Tablet

  • Capsule

What are common Armour Thyroid doses?

  • Tablet 15MG

  • Tablet 30MG

  • Tablet 60MG

  • Tablet 90MG

  • Tablet 120MG

  • Tablet 180MG

  • Tablet 240MG

  • Tablet 300MG

Common Armour Thyroid prescriptions

  • Armour Thyroid
    100 tablets bottle

  • Armour Thyroid
    30 tablets bottle

  • Armour Thyroid
    60 tablets bottle

  • Armour Thyroid
    90 tablets bottle

  • Armour Thyroid
    120mg tablet

  • Armour Thyroid
    15mg tablet

  • Armour Thyroid
    180mg tablet

  • Armour Thyroid
    240mg tablet

  • Armour Thyroid
    300mg tablet

  • Armour Thyroid
    30mg tablet

  • Armour Thyroid
    60mg tablet

  • Armour Thyroid
    90mg tablet

How to take Armour Thyroid

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

What to do if you miss a dose of Armour Thyroid

  • 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.

  • Take your medicine as soon as you remember that you missed a dose.

  • Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.

  • You should not use two doses at the same time.

Armour Thyroid contraindications

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

  • 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.

Armour Thyroid warnings

  • Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes.

  • Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor.

  • Chest pain

  • Severe irritability or nervousness, tremors

  • Fast or irregular heartbeat

  • Severe diarrhea or intense sweating

  • 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.

  • Inability to stand heat

  • Extreme nervousness or irritability, tremors

  • Severe diarrhea, intense sweating

Armour Thyroid interactions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • If you are taking cholestyramine (Questran®), take it either 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take levothyroxine.

  • Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor.

Armour Thyroid side effects

Serious 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

  • Skin rash or hives with intense itching

  • Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

  • Chest pain

  • Fast or irregular heartbeat

  • Severe irritability or nervousness, tremors

  • Severe diarrhea or intense sweating

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Irregular menstrual periods

  • Headache

  • Appetite changes, weight loss

  • Anxiety

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Anxiety

  • Appetite changes, weight loss

  • Irregular menstrual periods

  • Headache

  • Trouble sleeping

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