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Should You Take Armour Thyroid With Progesterone Cream?

Armour Thyroid is a brand of thyroid hormone used to treat various conditions. Your doctor will determine whether to treat you with it based on certain factors, particularly a low thyroid level. Progesterone is a female hormone that helps regulate ovulation and the menstrual cycle.

  1. Armour Thyroid

    • This is a complex hormonal medicine, so the correct dosage can only be prescribed by your doctor. Walgreens pharmacy's instructions regarding this brand say this: "WARNING. This medicine must not be used to treat obesity because serious, even life-threatening, effects could occur. Excessive levels of thyroid hormone can cause irregular heartbeats, nervousness, weight loss, and insomnia. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking digoxin, digitoxin, digitalis, calcium, or anticoagulants. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact you doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine."

    Progesterone Cream

    • Progesterone is prescribed by doctors to encourage a consistent monthly menstrual cycle for women who have not reached the menopausal stage, or to prevent an overgrowth in the lining of a postmenopausal woman's uterus.

    Use Your Medication as Prescribed

    • Combining these two medicines, Armour Thyroid and progesterone hormonal treatments, should be done only under the advice of your doctor. The use of these medications together may create unpleasant side effects and even endanger your health. These medications are not over-the-counter drugs. For a list of the side effects regarding these hormone treatments, contact your doctor or your pharmacist, and MedLibrary.org is a good site for information.

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