What is Nature-Throid: Uses, Warnings & Interactions
Nature-Throid overview
BRAND NAMES:
WP Thyroid, Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, NP Thyroid, Westhroid, Armour Thyroid, Cytomel, Euthyrox, Levoxyl, Nature-Throid, NP Thyroid, NP Thyroid 120, Synthroid, Thyrolar, Westhroid, WP Thyroid, Unithroid
Generic Names:
Nature-Throid
Uses:
Treats hypothyroidism (the body does not produce enough thyroid hormone)., Treats hypothyroidism (the body does not produce enough thyroid hormone).
Therapeutic Classes:
Thyroid Supplement, Diagnostic Agent, Thyroid Function, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Thyroid Supplement
Forms:
Capsule, Tablet, Tablet, Capsule
How it’s taken:
By mouth, By mouth
What is Nature-Throid used for?
Nature-Throid is a man-made combination of hormones usually produced by the thyroid gland to control the energy and metabolism in the body. It works by increasing the low level of thyroid hormone in the body. In addition to treating hypothyroidism, this medication is also used to treat or prevent goiter and is used to test patients for thyroid disorders.
What form(s) does Nature-Throid come in
Capsule
Tablet
Tablet
Capsule
What are common Nature-Throid doses?
Tablet 16.25MG
Tablet 32.5MG
Tablet 48.75MG
Tablet 65MG
Tablet 81.25MG
Tablet 97.5MG
Tablet 113.75MG
Tablet 130MG
Tablet 146.25MG
Tablet 162.5MG
Tablet 195MG
Tablet 260MG
Tablet 325MG
Common Nature-Throid prescriptions
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97.5mg tablet
How to take Nature-Throid
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often
Take your medicine at the same time every day.
Take the medicine on an empty stomach.
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often
Take your medicine at the same time every day.
Take the medicine on an empty stomach.
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often
Take your medicine at the same time every day.
Take the medicine on an empty stomach.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor, you may need to take smaller and smaller doses before completely stopping the medicine.
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often
Take your medicine at the same time every day.
Take the medicine on an empty stomach.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor, you may need to take smaller and smaller doses before completely stopping the medicine.
What to do if you miss a dose of Nature-Throid
Take the missed dose take as soon as possible.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Take your medicine as soon as you remember that you missed a dose.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Nature-Throid contraindications
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of thyroid hormone.
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of thyroid hormone or if you have an overactive thyroid gland.
Nature-Throid warnings
Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor.
Chest pain
Severe irritability or nervousness, tremors
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Severe diarrhea or intense sweating
Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or an underactive adrenal or pituitary gland.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Large doses of thyroid hormones, especially when taken with diet pills, can result in dangerous side effects.
Make sure you see your doctor for regular check-ups so your condition can be followed closely.
Inability to stand heat
Extreme nervousness or irritability, tremors
Severe diarrhea, intense sweating
Nature-Throid interactions
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking a blood thinner (Coumadin®), cholestyramine (Questran®), medicine for diabetes (insulin, Diabenese®, Glucotrol®), estrogens, birth control pills, or products used for colds, asthma, appetite control, hay fever, or sinus problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Large doses of thyroid hormones, especially when taken with diet pills, can result in dangerous side effects.
Make sure you see your doctor for regular check-ups so your condition can be followed closely.
If you are taking cholestyramine (Questran®), take it either 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take levothyroxine.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor.
Nature-Throid side effects
Serious Side Effects
Skin rash or hives
Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
Chest pain
Fast or pounding heartbeat
Inability to stand heat
Extreme nervousness or irritability, tremors
Severe diarrhea, intense sweating
Skin rash or hives with intense itching
Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
Chest pain
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Severe irritability or nervousness, tremors
Severe diarrhea or intense sweating
Less Serious Side Effects
Irregular menstrual periods
Headache
Appetite changes, weight loss
Anxiety
Trouble sleeping
Anxiety
Appetite changes, weight loss
Irregular menstrual periods
Headache
Trouble sleeping
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