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Dessicated thyroid is a hormone produced by the body. When taken correctly, Dessicated thyroid reverses the symptoms of hypoDessicated thyroidism, a condition where the Dessicated thyroid gland does not produce enough Dessicated thyroid hormone. Without Dessicated thyroid hormone, the body cannot function properly, resulting in poor growth, slow speech, lack of energy, weight gain, hair loss, dry thick skin, and increased sensitivity to cold. Dessicated thyroid is akso used to treat goiter (enlarged Dessicated thyroid gland). Dessicated thyroid is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Dessicated thyroid comes as a tablet and a capsule to take by mouth. It usually is taken as a single dose every day before breakfast. To control the symptoms of hypoDessicated thyroidism, you probably will need to take Dessicated thyroid for the rest of your life. It may take about 2 weeks before you notice any change in your symptoms. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Dessicated thyroid exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Dessicated thyroid even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Dessicated thyroid without talking to your doctor. |