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Is Levothyroxine 50 Mcg Equal To 1/4 Grain Thyroid Armor?

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Question : is levothyroxine 50 mcg equal to 1/4 grain thryoid armor?



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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Different compositions as following

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

Please take note that levothyroxine is containing only the T4 hormone while Armor pill consists of both hormones (T3 and T4) in lower dose (less than 50 mcg) as compared to levothyroxine alone.

Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana

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Is Levothyroxine 50 Mcg Equal To 1/4 Grain Thyroid Armor?

Brief Answer: Different compositions as following Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. Please take note that levothyroxine is containing only the T4 hormone while Armor pill consists of both hormones (T3 and T4) in lower dose (less than 50 mcg) as compared to levothyroxine alone. Hope it helped! Dr.Albana