Armor thyroid is a medicine used for treating low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism). It is a natural product obtained from animal thyroid glands, especially pigs. They come under a group of drugs called thyroid products and can be used alone or taken with other medications. They cause some side effects such as mood changes, nervousness, tiredness, and headache.
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What should I do If I take two doses of my thyroid medication?
Query: Hello doctor, I work nights and was taking my morning (AM) dose of Armour Thyroid with me and was going to put it in my pocket. However, I had a multivitamin tablet in my other hand, and instead of pocketing the thyroid medicine, I took it by mistake. It is Armour Thyroid 90 mg. I tried to vomit it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query, and from what you have described, I understand that you have taken a double daily dose of Armour Thyroid that totals up to 180 mg (90 mg multiplied by 2). This is a serious issue, and you need to visit an emergency room to monitor your heart rate and b... Read Full »
Which of the two opinions for my TSH value is correct?
Query: Hi doctor, I am very concerned about my health. I made an appointment last year with an endocrinologist. I had a laboratory work and my TSH was 3.4. It was considered normal on laboratory ranges. But, my primary doctor said that 3.4 is high on what it should be consider the new normal. My LDL chole... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Work up of hypothyroidism involves just TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) or TSH and free T4. TT3 (triiodothyronine) or reverse T3 has no role in the diagnosis of hypothyroidism and it is useful in hyperthyroidism. TSH more than 10 is hypothyroidism and definite... Read Full »
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