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How do you move from taking T4 only to Armour?

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I am thinking of trying Armour as an alternative to T4 only. Should I tell my GP? I am on 100mcg of levothyroxine a day. Which grain size would I need to take and how would I go about doing it?

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Armour is a prescription only hormone. Most GP's wont prescribe unless an Endo has asked him too. Maybe if you ask your GP if you could have a trial of Armour he may be willing to use the 'named patient prescription form'. If not you could have a private consultation with a sympathetic doctor (email louise.warvill@thyroiduk for details). i.e. 1 grain is approx 65mcg.

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Thank you very much shaws. Will try the GP for "named patient prescription form". Wish me luck!

Best wishes

Jen x

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Mine wouldn't but your may be more responsive.

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If your GP doesn't agree, you could bypass your doctor and buy some. Many of us are treating ourselves with better results. Send me a private message and I will point you in the right direction. There are a lot of tables online so you can find equivalent doses. x

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