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Is Synthroid The Right Medicine For Thyroid Problems?

yes, ;thank you I have a thyroid problem I have been taking synthroid the doctor said today she wanted to change it soon because I am low in some area and I am trying to figure out the difference in thyroid meds why one would give me something the other would not
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Hi--you may need an increase in the synthroid dosage but an alternative is Armour thyroid which is a more natural replacement medication
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Is Synthroid The Right Medicine For Thyroid Problems?

Hi--you may need an increase in the synthroid dosage but an alternative is Armour thyroid which is a more natural replacement medication