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Armour Thyroid Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is desiccated thyroid (Armour Thyroid)?
- What are the possible side effects of desiccated thyroid (Armour Thyroid)?
- What is the most important information I should know about desiccated thyroid (Armour Thyroid)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking desiccated thyroid (Armour Thyroid)?
- How should I take desiccated thyroid (Armour Thyroid)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Armour Thyroid)?
- What happens if I overdose (Armour Thyroid)?
- What should I avoid while taking desiccated thyroid (Armour Thyroid)?
- What other drugs will affect desiccated thyroid (Armour Thyroid)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking desiccated thyroid (Armour Thyroid)?
Since thyroid hormone occurs naturally in the body, almost anyone can take desiccated thyroid. However, you may not be able to use this medication if you have a thyroid disorder called thyrotoxicosis, or an adrenal gland problem that is not controlled by treatment.
To make sure you can safely take dessicated thyroid, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
- heart disease, angina (chest pain);
- coronary artery disease;
- congestive heart failure;
- any type of diabetes; or
- problems with your adrenal gland.
FDA pregnancy category A. Desiccated thyroid is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. However, tell your doctor if you become pregnant, since your dose needs may change.
Small amounts of desiccated thyroid can pass into breast milk, but this is not expected to harm a nursing baby. However, do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take desiccated thyroid (Armour Thyroid)?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood may need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.
Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. You may need to take thyroid medication for the rest of your life.
Call your doctor if you notice any signs of thyroid toxicity, such as chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, feeling hot or nervous, or sweating more than usual.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using dessicated thyroid. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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