Know About Thyroid Medications

Thyromine is an all natural thyroid supplement. With Thyromine and its natural ingredients you are able to treat the symptoms of Hypothyroidism and make your body’s systems to produce the necessary amount of hormone for everyday needs.

Whether you take a levothyroxine drug like Synthroid, or a natural thyroid medication like Armour Thyroid, it's important that you know how to take your thyroid medication properly. Helpful information including the timing of your medication, interactions with foods, drugs and supplements are covered, as well as creative ways to remember to take your thyroid medication.

Thyroid is a hormone produced by the body. When taken correctly, thyroid is used to treat the symptoms of hypothyroidism (a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone). Symptoms of hypothyroidism include lack of energy, depression, constipation, weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, dry coarse hair, muscle cramps, decreased concentration, aches and pains, swelling of the legs, and increased sensitivity to cold. Thyroid is also used to treat goiter (enlarged thyroid gland). Thyroid is in a class of medications called thyroid agents. It works by supplying the thyroid hormone normally produced by the body.

When the thyroid gland doesn't work properly, it affects how many of our organs function, including the brain, heart, kidneys, liver, and skin. An overactive thyroid can cause symptoms such as heat intolerance, weight loss, menstrual problems, muscle weakness, fatigue, heart palpitations, and tremors. Hyperthyroidism can also lead to osteoporosis. Symptoms of an underactive thyroid can include weight gain, fatigue, depression, mood swings, dry hair and skin, and constipation. Hypothyroidism is also associated with increased cholesterol levels which may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Regulation of thyroid hormone production: To prevent the overproduction or underproduction of thyroid hormones, the pituitary gland can sense how much hormone is in the blood and adjust the production of hormones accordingly. For example, when there is too much thyroid hormone in the blood, the TRH does not work effectively to stimulate the pituitary gland. In addition, too much thyroid hormone will prevent the release of TSH from the pituitary gland. The sum effect of this is to decrease the amount of TSH released from the pituitary gland, resulting in less production of thyroid hormones in the thyroid gland. This then works to restore the amount of thyroid hormone in the blood to normal. Defects in these regulatory pathways may result in hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.

TFA recommends that you stay on whatever brand of thyroid hormone that your doctor prescribes. If your doctor does recommend a different thyroid medication for you, TFA recommends that you discuss with your doctor having a repeat TSH test in 4 to 6 weeks. If your TSH level is no longer normal, your doctor will advise you about an appropriate adjustment of your thyroid hormone dosage based on the results of your new TSH test. Six weeks after this adjustment, a final TSH test should be done to ensure stability and appropriate hormone levels. We note that it is likely that there will be a cost for such a change because of the need for extra office visits and extra TSH tests which may or may not be covered by your health insurance. We urge you to discuss these issues with your physician.