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Armour thyroid is used to treat hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone) and to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland). Because Armour thyroid is a replacement for a naturally occurring hormone, side effects do not commonly occur when thyroid hormone levels are in normal range.rmour Thyroid works by replacing the thyroid hormone when your body does not make enough on its own. It is a natural product made from animal thyroid glands (usually from pigs). There are different brands of thyroid supplements, including Westhroid, Nature-Throid, and Armour Thyroid.
Of course you know that Synthroid is T4 and Armour is a mix of T4 and T3 in a ratio of abut 4.2 to one. Whether this is the only reason for Armour being sometimes more effective is a long discussion. Taking a med that contains T3, you can expect an increase in the levels of total T3 and also free T3 in your blood. Since free T3 is the most active thyroid hormone, it largely regulates metabolism and other symptoms. Read More. I've been on the same dose of Synthroid and now the generic, levothyroxine, for about 12 years now. Although I've had to go up to .125 and down to .075, it's been pretty consistant at .1mg.