Armour Thyroid Questions (Page 2)

Armour Thyroid - Has anyone had the rash and itching and manage to work around it?

I have been on Synthroid, and Levo, neither help as this has. I have had really bad itching with hives and rash though.I can't go back to synthetics.Any help?

Armour Thyroid - Re: armour dosage messing up my sleep?

Hi... I've been on 3 grains (180 mg) of armour thyroid for about 2 yrs now (taking it all in the morning). Thought I was doing great. Hair was super thick, & lots of energy... sleep wasn't great & pulse rate a little high. Kept me up at night if I took it twice a day & I wouldn't remember. The past... read more

Armour Thyroid - Help! Armour is now causing numerous unbearable side effects for me!?

HELP!! I am really suffering here! I was diagnosed with Graves' disease in 1996. Had to swallow radioactive iodine, which I now deeply regret after learning more. I am now turning 46 years old. I spent 15 years on synthroid which resulted in many negative, intolerable side effects and my quality of... read more

Armour Thyroid - Ringing in the ears?

Does anyone else get a buzzing or ringing in the ears from Hashimoto's or after using armor? I never had it before and it getting progressively worse. I have taken armor for about five years and felt fine for the first three years or so. Then I started having feelings of anxiety, rapid heartbeat... read more

Do not take armour thyroid if you are allergic to pork!

I was put on Armour Thyroid by my physician about 2 years ago even though I informed him that I had been diagnosed with a pork allergy. I did not realize that Armour Thyroid came from pigs. I developed some very unpleasant symptoms including a daily fever (101-103) every day for over seven... read more

Armour Thyroid - How do I find a doc who will prescribe Armour?

I do not trust TSH tests and want to TRY Armour after complete thyroid removal 20 years ago. After thyroid removal, my surgeon put me on Synthroid for 16 years and i felt super. Then my insurance plan dripped coverage of Synthroid and I was put on levothyroxine. Changed docs, who lowered my... read more

When is the best time to take Armour thyroid?

I recently switched from Levothyroxin to Armour. I have a friend who also takes it and she was advised to take the medication four hours before eating or taking other medications. I did not receive this same information. Are there specifics about taking Armour?

Can armour thyroid cause a bad taste in the mouth?

I have been taking armour thyroid for 8 weeks.

When to take Armour Thyroid?

When is it best to take Armour Thyroid? I have heard varied answers describing in the morning, and at night. As well as on an empty stomach or that it doesn't matter.

Why do Armour Thyroid from Forest (manufacturer) 15mg tablets smell bad (they stink)?

i was put on Armour Thyroid 4/13/18. I don't recall that RX smelling bad, but RX for this medication that I had a refill on 09/05/18 & latest one on 10/08/18 tablets both stink, smell bad. I called pharmacy was told by the tech who asked a pharmacist if that was normal, and was told yes. But I am... read more

Are headaches from Armour Thyroid?

Does Armour thyroid cause headaches? I had my thyroid removed 7 weeks ago due to a “kissing thyroid and a zillion nodules”, noncancerous. I was put on Levothyroxine but heard great things about Armour Thyroid. Made the switch about 2 weeks ago, but I’ve had a headache everyday getting progressively ... read more

Does Armour Thyroid medicine make your pee smell like skunk?

My pee smells like skunk was wondering if it could be from the thyroid medicine?

Armour + older patients is it being banned In Calif.?

I was told other hormones in this product could cause arthymias & stroke in older patients. My new doctor is refusing to renew my rx, I am 71, though all blood work is perfect. Do I find another Dr. or is it being banned?

I took my Armour Thyroid twice this morning by mistake, will I be alright?

Why is Armour Thyroid medication so expensive?

I just picked up my refill today and it went up to $53.50 for a 60 day supply. My last refill cost $44 and change. When I first started this medication a little over 2 years ago, I was only paying $8 for a 60 day supply. My dosage is 60 mg.