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Armour thyroid, is this a rx? is it pig thyroid? are the chances good my fnp would let me switch me from levothyroxine?
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Yes, yes, maybe: It is a thyroid supplement derived from pig thyroid glands. It is a natural choice that some people request. Typically most health care professionals prefer levothyroxine (synthroid) because it is more familiar to them in terms of dosing and management. Some
Answered 6/17/2016
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