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Can Armour Thyroid Cause Weight Gain?

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Posted on Mon, 29 May 2017
Question: Does armour cause weight gain
And hair loss
I have been on higher dose for three months and notice hair loss and weight gain
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms,
no Armour is not reported to cause weight gain or hair loss. on the other hand Abilify is reported to cause the side effects of increased Appetite , weight gain, hair loss and alopecia. if you cannot tolerate with these side effects then you should refer to your doctor to either decrease the dose or change the drug for you.

I hope I answered your question.
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Can Armour Thyroid Cause Weight Gain?

Brief Answer: No. Detailed Answer: Dear Ms, no Armour is not reported to cause weight gain or hair loss. on the other hand Abilify is reported to cause the side effects of increased Appetite , weight gain, hair loss and alopecia. if you cannot tolerate with these side effects then you should refer to your doctor to either decrease the dose or change the drug for you. I hope I answered your question.