too much armour thyroid

[peggy64]

Ny armour thryoid dosage has up mne hyper state. I feel almost paranoid, antsy. Could anyone tell me if this has happened to them and what they did to get through this.

This thyroid thing has been one big problem, either way, hypo or hyper.

Thanks to all.

[stella5349]

Armour is fast acting unlike Synthroid. You should see a difference within 24-48 hrs.

Personally if it was me - I wouldn't go off totally but I am not a doctor.  Armour does give thyroid patients a period of hyperness symptoms for 2 weeks during a med increase.

I always have a heart palps and a little sleepnesses - for about a week or two when I increase my meds.

But I am now at the point of Euthroidism that I know am working on my weight (lose 20 pound goal) So I am increasing in even doses to get my body moving now.

[anree]

I had to stop synthroid cold turkey for a week (per dr's orders) because I went hyper. About day 5 is when I quit feeling wacky. I started back up at 15mg of armour, and have upped it to 30 mg. 15 in the morning 15 at 2.

[peggy64]

I had been raised up to 120 mg. and then my tsh was0.09, Was told by md to stay off completely for one week, then start up at 45 mg.
I have been splittin my doses up as i read that was the best way.

I just feel wacky. Does anyone know how long for it to get out of your system? I also was wondering if I should drop down to 30 instead of just stopping.

THanks for your suggestions. Greatly appreciated.

[stella5349]

You need to take your increases in very small increments. The normal increase is 1/4 tablet for two weeks and then another 1/4 grain.

You will go through some hyperactivity while adjusting to the new amount. Usually they last two to four weeks-

If you are suffering - take dosages in smaller increases and split your meds through the course of an 8 hr day

[MKlacza]

What was your previous dose and what is it now?