Posted by KaraS on March 5, 2005, at 1:37:02
In reply to Yuck, it's too much already, posted by gardenergirl on March 4, 2005, at 23:47:07
> Okay, two doses of 90mg of Armour, and I'm already feeling ramped up, and I've already got that frontal headache.
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> I checked with the pharmacy, and they don't recommend cutting it. Also, 90mg of Armour may be equivalent to more than 150mg of Synthroid. I was only on 50mg when I had the last labs drawn. No wonder!
>> I think I'm going back to Synthroid, and maybe going to 75mg on my own until I can see my doc. I'm going out of town today, though so I don't want to be messed up and in another city.
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> Darn it! This is the second time he's messed up my thyroid dose by going too high.
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> gg
Yeah, according to the chart on the website of the company that makes Armour, that is the equivalent dosage. No wonder you're so ramped up is right! So many doctors don't know how to use Armour. I don't know why the pharmacy doesn't recommend cutting the pills. Did they give you a reason? I've cut Armour pills before without a problem.Hope you feel better soon on the Synthroid. I don't blame you for going back to what's comfortable - especially while you're out of town.
Take care,
Kara
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