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On armour thyroid 15mg*3/day.help me figure out the apt timing for dosages.please suggest an interim or the signs to lookout for to take the pills.

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Armoire thyroid: Is extract of natural thyroid from pig gland and contains T4 andt3 it is measured based on iodine content generally one discourages use of it due to the T3 (liothyronine) content if u still want to use it same time every day and dose regulated by t sh levels only one patient in my total practice on it.

Answered 1/15/2015

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Once daily: Be consistent re: dose time, generally 1/2 hr before or 2 hr after a meal ( empty stomach), avoid taking with high dose vit/min supplement. Check levels in about 3 weeks. Watch for increased sweats, weight loss, shortness of breath, nervousness, palpitations, insomnia, frequentbm, hair thinning, tremor, "heebie-jeebies"- symptoms of xs levels of thyroid hormone (native or store-bought). C md.

Answered 9/21/2013

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Thyroid Medications: Thyroid medication needs to be taken on an empty stomach. Most of my patients take it first thing in the morning with water, at least 30 minutes prior to eating anything, drinking anything else, or taking any supplements. It would really depend on your gastric motility (how well your stomach moves things along or lets things just sit there), too.

Answered 6/14/2014

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