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Armour thyroid

Thyroid hormones

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6.8  Effectiveness
2.9  Side Effects
6.8  Holistic Benefits

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The generic name of this medication is thyroxine and brand names are Armour Thyroid and Bio-Throid.

The active ingredient of this medication is thyroxine. Inactive ingredients include calcium stearate, dextrose, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate and opadry white.

Mainly used in treating underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism.
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Armour thyroid 6.77 6.44 2.37 13 Get Info
Synthroid 4.86 5.08 3.34 83 Get Info
Levothyroxine Sodium 4.43 4.43 3.05 47 Get Info
Levothroid 2 3.36 5.24 11 Get Info
Levoxyl 1.05 3.58 5.45 21 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Armour thyroid by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Armour thyroid, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 10.5% 10.5% 42.1% 21.1% 15.8%
Balance/Equilibrium 10.5% 5.3% 57.9% 10.5% 15.8%
Blood Pressure 10.5% 0% 47.4% 21.1% 21.1%
Breathing 10.5% 5.3% 52.6% 15.8% 15.8%
Confidence 10.5% 5.3% 42.1% 21.1% 21.1%
Coordination/Motor Skills 10.5% 5.3% 42.1% 26.3% 15.8%
Digestion 10.5% 10.5% 42.1% 26.3% 10.5%
Emotional Well-being 10.5% 5.3% 21.1% 31.6% 31.6%
Energy 10.5% 10.5% 21.1% 31.6% 26.3%
Eyesight 10.5% 5.3% 68.4% 5.3% 10.5%
Memory 10.5% 5.3% 31.6% 21.1% 31.6%
Mental Clarity 5.3% 5.3% 31.6% 26.3% 31.6%
Pain 10.5% 0% 52.6% 26.3% 10.5%
Patience 10.5% 10.5% 21.1% 31.6% 26.3%
Sexual Health 10.5% 5.3% 36.8% 21.1% 26.3%
Skin Complexion 10.5% 15.8% 31.6% 26.3% 15.8%
Sleep 10.5% 10.5% 31.6% 31.6% 15.8%
Stress Level 10.5% 10.5% 31.6% 21.1% 26.3%
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Commonly Reported Armour thyroid Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 94.4% 0% 0% 0% 5.6%
Anxiety 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0% 33.3%
Blurred Vision 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 55.6% 11.1% 16.7% 0% 16.7%
Chills 72.2% 16.7% 0% 0% 11.1%
Cold Symptoms 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 93.3% 0% 0% 0% 6.7%
Depression 33.3% 0% 0% 66.7% 0%
Diarrhea 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Dizziness 77.8% 11.1% 0% 5.6% 5.6%
Drowsiness 61.1% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 16.7%
Fatigue 61.1% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 16.7%
Gas 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Headache 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Hives 94.4% 0% 0% 5.6% 0%
Insomnia 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 66.7% 0% 0% 0% 33.3%
Mood Swings 33.3% 0% 0% 33.3% 33.3%
Muscle Cramping 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 83.3% 5.6% 5.6% 5.6% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 93.3% 6.7% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Armour thyroid Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Constipation 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Headache 66.7% 13.3% 6.7% 6.7% 6.7%
Muscle / Joint Pain 72.2% 5.6% 5.6% 5.6% 11.1%
Reduced Libido 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Skin Inflammation 88.9% 5.6% 0% 0% 5.6%
Tingling Sensations 77.8% 16.7% 5.6% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Armour thyroid
Since taking Armour thyroid Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Blindness 4.2%
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12 Oct 2011 I have been having more problems with Armour, and been wanting to try it; because I never felt that great on Synthroid and the generic brand. They removed my thyroid and my ranges our high for me. Since, I have been taking this Armour, I am jumpy, high puslse,very high blood pressure on and off tthrough out the day,palpitations,depressed, tired. I have heard that some people love it, but I am one who isn't a lover. I know that they changed the formula, others have told me it was much better. I never thought I would say this, but I am going back to Synthroid with Cytomel. I didn't feel great on that, but never felt this bad. It isn't consistant from what I hear. My doctor was willing to try this on me, but says very hard to regulate. Not willing to wait feeling this bad.
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16 Jul 2011 was taking synthroid,too many side effects.Skin problems,memory and confusion.After switching to Armour Throid I am much better.
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28 Dec 2010 Great that it is natural and provides both T3 & T4
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15 Nov 2010 I was taking synthroid for about 2 years for Hashimotos disease. It was awful. From the first pill, I felt a depression come over me. I recently switched to armour and no more big stomach, debilitating fatigue and general moodiness. It's the best I've felt in years! I will never switch back! My doctor fought me so hard, for a few months about not switching. I am also GLUTEN FREE. She told me it would take me a year to get my thyroid at a normal level. I went gluten free and switched to armour and I was at a normal level in 1 Month. Don't think about it anymore....JUST DO IT! Get your life back. I have been able to exercise and have lost 8 lbs. in about 1 1/2 months. First time in years! Prayers to all who are suffering.
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10 Aug 2010 When my doctor found that I had the Autoimmune disease hypothyroidism, he first prescribed the synthetic Synthroid. . We tried several different doses..did not work...my thyroid was still swollen and I was still experiencing the symptoms. i did research and found this Armour Thyroid. Went back to my doctor and asked for a prescription...it took a second time to raise the doses just a bit...I would not trade Armour for nothing. I feel the best ever since taking Armour thyroid...
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