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Desiccated thyroid or thyroid extract, refers to porcine (or mixed beef and pork) thyroid glands, dried and powdered for therapeutic use. Pork, or mixed beef and pork, thyroid preparations were developed in the late 1800s, and are still used today to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland). This product is som... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Hypothyroidism | 156 |
86% |
| Graves' Disease | 2 |
100% |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 2 |
100% |
| Hyperthyroidism | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 87% (171
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Armour Thyroid Reviews
Somewhat Helpful
think my dosage may need to be raised again.
Somewhat Helpful
Armour was harder to regulate in my system than Synthroid
Somewhat Helpful
As I also have CFS and a few other things, it is hard to tell which is active, but Armour works better than anything else I've tried.
Somewhat Helpful
hard to get the right doesage
Somewhat Helpful
didnt really work,still havent lost the weight I dont think the dosage is enough or maybe wrong med. Something isnt right It has been 2 months only lost 2lbs
Too Soon To Tell
Started 2 wks. ago on 30 mg but symptoms are coming back, need higher dose but sensitive to all medicine. Will have to go slow.
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It seems to make me feel a bit better, but I'm still miserable.
Too Soon To Tell
Since I was just recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, I am starting Armour Thyroid today (12/19/08), and I will keep you updated. :)
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still in early stages .wasnt converting t3/t4 so probably caused the terrible sweats in the first place.and l was apparently put on to much to soon and to quickly.the dose has been lowered now.so just getting used to it.
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fell shaky and nervouse and hair loss
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