Armour Thyroid Side Effects

Generic name: thyroid desiccated

Note: This document contains side effect information about thyroid desiccated. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Armour Thyroid.

Some side effects of Armour Thyroid may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to thyroid desiccated: oral tablet

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking thyroid desiccated (the active ingredient contained in Armour Thyroid) hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects may include temporary hair loss (especially in children).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to thyroid desiccated: compounding powder, oral capsule, oral tablet

General

Excessive doses may result in a hypermetabolic state resembling in every respect the condition of endogenous origin.

If sings and symptoms of overdosage appear, the dosage should be reduced or therapy temporarily discontinued. Treatment may be reinstituted at a lower dosage. Normal hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis function has been restored in 6 to 8 weeks after thyroid suppression.

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