Is natural desiccated thyroid available in the UK?
(T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3), although it has more T3 than the human thyroid produces. American and Canadian brands of NDT are now available in the UK. The American brands are Armour Thyroid, NatureThroid, WP Thyroid and NP Thyroid.
Can you get desiccated thyroid on prescription?
Desiccated thyroid extracts are only available with a prescription. If you have an underactive thyroid, talk to your endocrinologist to determine the proper treatment for you.
What is the best desiccated thyroid?
Desiccated thyroid is a natural preparation, and it was the only treatment for hypothyroidism before levothyroxine was available. It has a characteristic, strong odor. Armour Thyroid is the most common desiccated thyroid.
Where can I get Armour Thyroid in the UK?
In the UK all strengths of Armour Thyroid are prescription-only medicines, and are only available from a pharmacy when you have been given a prescription by your doctor.
What are the side effects of desiccated thyroid?
Side effects of Thyroid Desiccated may include:
- Fast heart rate.
- Hair loss.
- Muscle pain.
- Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)
- Nervousness.
- Tremor.
- Diarrhea.
- Cramps.
Can I buy Armour Thyroid in the UK?
Armour thyroid is not a licensed medicine in the UK. Licensed thyroxine preparations are available and widely prescribed. There is no rationale behind the use of a combination of levothyroxine and liothyronine, or of dried thyroid hormone extracts.
Is desiccated thyroid better than synthetic?
The researchers report that 49% of the patients preferred desiccated thyroid extract, 19% preferred levothyroxine and 23% had no preference. Desiccated thyroid extract use was also associated with more weight loss. There was no difference in the psychometric testing or in any symptoms.
Can I buy levothyroxine over the counter uk?
No. Levothyroxine is only available to buy in the UK on prescription.
Is natural desiccated thyroid safe?
NDT is FDA-regulated and legal to prescribe. Research also shows that NDT is as safe and effective as levothyroxine in many patients, and significantly more patients prefer NDT over levothyroxine to treat their hypothyroidism.
Who should not take thyroid desiccated?
You may not be able to use thyroid desiccated if you have a thyroid disorder called thyrotoxicosis, or an adrenal gland problem that is not controlled by treatment.