How much Armour Thyroid should I take?
The usual starting dose is 30 mg Armour Thyroid, with increments of 15 mg every 2 to 3 weeks. A lower starting dosage, 15 mg/day, is recommended in patients with longstanding myxedema, particularly if cardiovascular impairment is suspected, in which case extreme caution is recommended.
What is 1 grain of Armour Thyroid?
Natural thyroid products are available in “grains.” It is estimated that 1 grain of Armour Thyroid (or about 60 mg) is about the same as 88 mcg of levothyroxine. Thyroid replacement medications take a long time to break down in your system, so they only need to be taken once a day.
Does Armour Thyroid make you smell?
Armour Thyroid is a thyroid tablet derived from the thyroid glands of pigs and “has a strong, characteristic odor,” according to the drug’s prescribing information.
Is it better to take Armour Thyroid at night or in the morning?
Typically, patients are advised to take their levothyroxine first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes but preferably an hour before eating, on an empty stomach and with only water. The goal is to achieve consistency in taking the medication to avoid fluctuations in thyroid levels and variable control of symptoms.
Can you drink coffee with Armour Thyroid?
Even sips of coffee can affect your thyroid medication if the two aren’t spaced apart enough. In studies, coffee reduced the body’s absorption of thyroid medications by about 30%. That’s why experts recommend that you wait at least 60 minutes after drinking coffee to take your thyroid replacement medication.
Can you break Armour Thyroid in half?
However, the pills now are very difficult to cut in half (they crumble). I do great on Armour and had a severe allergic reaction to synthetic hormones. I don’t like the new formulation as much because I cut my pills in half, but it’s better than synthetic.
Is Armour better than levothyroxine?
The subgroup that preferred Armour Thyroid lost even more weight; they lost 4 pounds on Armour Thyroid compared to levothyroxine. They had better well-being and their thyroid symptoms were significantly better with better cognitive function on Armour Thyroid compared to when they were on levothyroxine.