What is Desiccated thyroid?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Desiccated thyroidBrand:
Desiccated thyroid or thyroid extract, refers to porcine (or mixed beef and pork) thyroid glands, dried and powdered for therapeutic use.
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How do members experience Desiccated thyroid?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypothyroidism | 341 | 152 | |
| Hashimoto's thyroiditis | 31 | 9 | |
| General health | 12 | 6 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 9 | 4 | |
| Fatigue | 7 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Heart palpitations | 6 | |
| Weight gain | 4 | |
| Anxious mood | 3 | |
| Insomnia | 2 | |
| Tachycardia (fast heart rate) | 2 | |
| Tiredness | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 14 | |
| Mild | 26 | |
| None | 177 |
Member evaluations
Grandmoms
evaluated on Nov 16, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for hypothyroidism: Moderate
- Side effects: None
D'awesome
evaluated on Aug 26, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
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