Armour Thyroid is a prescription thyroid replacement medication. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes Armour Thyroid in more detail, explains how the medication works, and offers tips on when and how to take the thyroid medicine.
Armour Thyroid side effects typically occur when the dosage is too high. As this eMedTV article explains, your doctor may need to decrease your dosage if you experience difficult or painful breathing, emotional changes, or heart palpitations.
It is possible to develop insomnia while taking Armour Thyroid (thyroid USP). This eMedTV article includes more information about Armour Thyroid and insomnia, and explains what it means if you develop this side effect during thyroid treatment.
Hair loss appears to be a possible side effect of thyroid replacement medications like Armour Thyroid. This eMedTV segment further explores the connection between Armour Thyroid and hair loss, and explains what you should do if hair loss occurs.
Armour Thyroid is used for treating underactive thyroid, goiters, and certain types of thyroid cancer. This eMedTV segment discusses these Armour Thyroid uses in more detail and explores possible off-label uses for the thyroid medication.
There is no typical Armour Thyroid dosage, because people have varying degrees of thyroid problems. As this eMedTV page explains, doctors usually start with a low dose and slowly work up to the best dose, based on results from thyroid blood tests.
Medicines that may cause Armour Thyroid drug interactions include warfarin, colestipol, and estrogens. This eMedTV resource explains what may happen if these drugs are taken with Armour Thyroid and lists other medicines that may cause an interaction.
Armour Thyroid can potentially make certain heart problems worse. This eMedTV resource offers other important information about Armour Thyroid. Warnings and precautions on who should avoid taking the drug are also included.
Potentially serious Armour Thyroid (thyroid USP) overdose symptoms include anxiety, strokes, and arrhythmia. This eMedTV Web page further explores the dangers of an Armour Thyroid overdose and lists the various treatment options that are available.
When used appropriately, Armour Thyroid (thyroid USP) is one of the safest drugs for use during pregnancy. This eMedTV page covers Armour Thyroid and pregnancy in more detail and explains why it is important to get thyroid treatment during pregnancy.
Clinical studies have shown that Armour Thyroid (thyroid USP) passes through breast milk in humans. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at Armour Thyroid and breastfeeding, and explains whether the drug is likely to cause any problems.
Some generic drugs have the same components as Armour Thyroid (thyroid USP), but, as this eMedTV article explains, it's difficult to know if these products are equivalent to Armour Thyroid. They may not truly be considered a generic Armour Thyroid.
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