Armour Thyroid (desiccated thyroid) is safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including the risks of not treating your condition during pregnancy, may determine whether you should take the drug during this time.

If you may be or can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Armour Thyroid is a safe option for you.

Doctors prescribe Armour Thyroid to treat certain thyroid conditions, such as:

It’s important to note that not treating your condition during pregnancy may also carry certain risks.

Because of this, you and your doctor should discuss the risks and benefits of taking Armour Thyroid while pregnant versus not treating your condition during pregnancy.

In general, experts consider Armour Thyroid safe to take during pregnancy. However, ask your doctor whether they feel it’s safe for you.

If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to understand the effects that Armour Thyroid could have on you or the breastfed child.

It’s not known whether people can take Armour Thyroid while breastfeeding. If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, talk with your doctor before taking this medication.

If you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, it’s important to consider how Armour Thyroid could affect your birth control options.

Experts usually consider Armour Thyroid safe to take during pregnancy. Still, if you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, talk with your doctor about your birth control needs while you’re taking the drug.

Your doctor can recommend birth control options that don’t interact with Armour Thyroid. They can also recommend what to do if you take birth control pills that interact with this drug.

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