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What's the difference between synthroid (thyroxine) and armoire thyroid medication?

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Synthetic vs pig: Synthroid is levothyroxine (t4) produced synthetically. Armour thyroid ( armour like the hot dog) is a mixture of tri iodothyronine (t3) and T4 extracted from pig thyroid. Both products are used to treat hypothyroidism.

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Answered 2/24/2017

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