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Compare Armour Thyroid alternatives<\/a> | Levothyroxine<\/a> | Cytomel<\/a> | Other desiccated thyroid extracts (DTEs)<\/a> | Natural alternatives<\/a> | How to switch meds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Armour Thyroid<\/span><\/a> desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), also known as natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) and porcine thyroid, is a medication made from the desiccated (dried) thyroid glands of pigs. Armour Thyroid and other brands of desiccated thyroid extract have been available since the early 1900s. Although not officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Armour Thyroid and other DTE pharmaceuticals were \u201cgrandfathered\u201d into clinical use and are only available by prescription.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Armour Thyroid contains two endocrine hormones\u2014thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). It is used to treat an underactive thyroid gland (<\/span>hypothyroidism<\/span><\/a>). It is also used for suppressing thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) which aids in treating certain types of goiters (enlarged thyroid glands) and thyroid cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While many people do well taking Armour Thyroid, some may have an allergy to the ingredients, experience drug interactions, or may find that it is not working to control their hypothyroidism. If that is the case, there are alternative hormone replacement therapy medications that can be considered in consultation with one\u2019s healthcare provider. Continue reading to learn more about Armour Thyroid alternatives, their possible side effects, and other important information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of Armour Thyroid?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are two categories of thyroid hormone replacement medicines for the treatment of hypothyroidism: 1) natural hormonal preparations derived from animal thyroid, and 2) synthetic preparations. Natural preparations, such as Armour Thyroid, contain both T4 and T3. The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has standardized the active drug content of natural preparations. Synthetic preparations were developed in the mid-1950s and contain only a single active ingredient T4 (levothyroxine) or T3 (<\/span>liothyronine)<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>There is no one thyroid medication that is best for everyone. Individual symptoms and responses to treatment vary, and effective doses of a particular medication can vary. Following is a list of alternatives to Armour Thyroid.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare Armour Thyroid alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Armour Thyroid (thyroid USP)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nReplacement or supplemental therapy in patients with hypothyroidism; suppress pituitary TSH to treat or prevent various types of euthyroid goiters; management of thyroid cancer.<\/span><\/td>\n60 to 120 mg once daily<\/span><\/td>\nArmour Thyroid coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cytomel (liothyronine sodium)<\/span><\/td>\n25 mcg to 75 mcg once daily<\/span><\/td>\nCytomel coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Euthyrox (levothyroxine)<\/span><\/td>\n50 mcg to 100 mcg once daily; may be increased gradually up to 200 mcg once daily<\/span><\/td>\nEuthyrox coupons<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Levothyroxine<\/span><\/td>\n50 mcg to 100 mcg once daily; may be increased gradually up to 200 mcg once daily<\/span><\/td>\nLevothyroxine coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Levoxyl (levothyroxine)<\/span><\/td>\n50 mcg to 100 mcg once daily; may be increased gradually up to 200 mcg once daily<\/span><\/td>\nLevoxyl coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Synthroid (levothyroxine)<\/span><\/td>\n50 mcg to 100 mcg once daily; may be increased gradually up to 200 mcg once daily<\/span><\/td>\nSynthroid coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tirosint (levothyroxine)<\/span><\/td>\n50 mcg to 100 mcg once daily; may be increased gradually up to 200 mcg once daily<\/span><\/td>\nTirosint coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unithroid (levothyroxine)<\/span><\/td>\n50 mcg to 100 mcg once daily; may be increased gradually up to 200 mcg once daily<\/span><\/td>\nUnithroid coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to Armour Thyroid\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n