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Side effect(s) of Thyroid -dessicated


Review the side-effects of Thyroid -dessicated as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Heart
- Palpitations, fast heart rate, abnormal heart rate and chest pain.

   Central Nervous System
- Tremors, headache, nervousness and sleeplessness.

   Gastrointestinal
- Diarrhea and vomiting.

   Genitourinary
- Menstrual irregularities.

   Miscellaneous
- Hypersensitivity, weight loss, sweating, heat intolerance and fever.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Thyroid -dessicated

Thyroid -dessicated(Armour Thyroid) generic is a dried and powdered form of thyroid hormone, prescribed for hypothyroidism, TSH suppression (in thyroid cancer, nodules, goiters, and enlargement in chronic thyroiditis).


Trade Names for Thyroid -dessicated

International :


Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, Westhroid
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