Armour Thyroid Side Effects

Possible side effects of Armour Thyroid are listed below. Tell your doctor if these side effects are severe or do not go away in a few days.

• Weight loss
• Shakiness
• Headache
• Gastrointestinal symptoms like stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Mood changes such as anxiety or irritability
• Sleep problems
• Hyperactivity
• Flushing
• Fever
• Increased appetite
• Muscle weakness
• Changes in menstrual cycle
• Temporary hair loss

Rare but serious effects of Armour Thyroid are listed below. Call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention if you develop these unlikely but serious effects:

• Skin rash
• Chest pain
• Irregular heartbeat
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the hands, lower legs, ankles, or feet
• Nervousness
• Heat intolerance or excessive sweating
• Seizures

The above list may not include all the possible side effects of Armour Thyroid. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects if they are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Armour Thyroid Overdose: In case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately. You can also call the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If a person cannot be awakened, has trouble breathing, has collapsed, or has had a seizure, call 911.

Source: FDA