Research has shown that people with hypothyroidism are two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease when compared to those with normal thyroid function. In addition, some newer studies have suggested that there is a link between taking thyroid medication and developing dementia. This link has caused some people to believe that it is actually …
Are you currently taking thyroid medication but not quite feeling like yourself? Perhaps you’ve heard about the thyroid medication NDT (natural desiccated thyroid) and you’re wondering if this medication can solve your problems. Before you jump into using this medication let’s take an honest and in-depth look at the pros and cons. This article will …
We’ve been conditioned to think that we are really only allowed to get 1 month of medication at a time. But who created this arbitrary set of time? Why couldn’t we get 3 months or 6 months’ worth of medication? The 1 month time period is created as a number to keep you coming back …
Have you recently started taking thyroid medication? Are you still waiting for it to kick in? If so, then this is the article for you. The short answer to your question is that it takes around 6 weeks for thyroid medication to kick in and for you to start feeling better. The long answer is …
The answer is yes! But what I find in most patients is that the underlying cause of high blood sugar is typically not the thyroid. Even though thyroid function can play a role, it’s usually other underlying conditions such as how much stress you are under, how much thyroid medication you are taking, what types …
NP Thyroid is a thyroid medication that is similar to but slightly different than Armour thyroid. Will switching from Armour to NP make a difference in your body? Will it help with weight loss? Will it prevent hair loss? The answer is maybe and it has to do with the difference between these medications. The …
Are you actively trying to avoid gluten-containing foods? Do you also have hypothyroidism? If so, then this article is perfect for you. I’m going to jump the gun and tell you that Synthroid is indeed gluten-free, but it may contain other ingredients that can cause issues. We are going to discuss the gluten content of …
This post contains a complete list of thyroid medication names based on the thyroid hormone content of the medication. The list includes medications with T4 only thyroid hormone, T3 only thyroid hormone, and T4 + T3 thyroid hormone combinations. If you want to learn more about thyroid hormones, which hormones certain medications have, and how …
It’s estimated that at least 70% of Americans take at least one prescription medication and that up to 20% of Americans take five or more medications (1). We know, if you read this blog, that up to 15% of patients in the United States also take thyroid hormone (2) (a prescription medication) for thyroid disease. When …
Will using Topamax finally help you shed those unwanted pounds? Maybe, but before you use it there are some things you need to know. In this guide you will learn how Topamax works for weight loss, why it may be effective, the side effects it can cause, what dose you need for it to work …
