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Using Fluconazole for Candida Overgrowth (Safety, Precautions & More)

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Candida overgrowth is a condition which affects many patients, especially those with existing gut problems and those with thyroid disease. Among the many treatments available are some which require a doctors prescription. In this article, we are going to focus on fluconazole (also known as Diflucan) which is a prescription medication which is particularly effective at killing …

CVS No Longer Stocks NP Thyroid (What to do to get it)

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Availability of thyroid medications impacts thyroid patients, especially those who take ‘non-conventional’ medications such as NP thyroid. Recently, I’ve been getting reports from some patients who have not been able to get NP thyroid from specific pharmacies, namely CVS. A recent recall of both levothyroxine and liothyronine by Westminster pharmaceuticals on August 10, 2018 has lead to …

How Coffee Interferes with Synthroid Absorption (+ Tips on how to Take your meds)

June 6, 2019June 3, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Recent studies show that up to 64% of Americans drink about a cup of coffee each and every day (1). This isn’t a problem by itself (although it could be as we will soon see) but it can be a major problem if you are consuming your coffee with your prescription medications. In particular, I’m talking about Synthroid …

Compounded T4 and T3 Thyroid Medication: Advantages vs Disadvantages

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Whether you realize it or not as a thyroid patient you actually have many options when it comes to thyroid medications. Your doctor might have you believe that the one and only thyroid medication available is Synthroid/levothyroxine but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. There are actually many different types of thyroid medications which are FDA approved …

Armour Thyroid Dosage Guide: Are you Taking Enough?

March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Are you currently taking Armour thyroid but not sure that your dose is where it should be? Are you still struggling with fatigue, weight gain, or hair loss even after transitioning from levothyroxine to Armour? Are you thinking about switching medications but not sure if Armour is right for you? If so, this article is for you. Article highlights:Armour …

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Can you Stop Taking Thyroid Medication Once You Start?

March 14, 2019March 13, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Thyroid medication (Synthroid) is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. But do all of those people who take Synthroid (or any other type of thyroid medication) have to do it forever? Not necessarily, and that’s something I want to explore in this article. Article highlights:People start taking thyroid medication because of blood tests, …

Tirosint-Sol: A Brand New Thyroid Medication (Should you give it a try?)

March 4, 2019March 4, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Tirosint-Sol is a new thyroid medication which was recently released in the United States to treat hypothyroidism. And it is now the ‘cleanest’ thyroid medication on the market today! There are a great many benefits to this medication (1) that I want to explore with you in this article. I fear that the benefits of this new medication may …

6 Problems with Natural Desiccated Thyroid Hormone

March 15, 2019February 13, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Are you currently taking thyroid medication but not quite feeling like yourself? Perhaps you’ve heard about the thyroid medication NDT (natural desiccated thyroid) and you’re wondering if this medication can solve your problems. Before you jump into using this medication let’s take an honest and in-depth look at the pros and cons. This article will walk you through …

Does Synthroid Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

March 15, 2019January 8, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Research has shown that people with hypothyroidism are two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease when compared to those with normal thyroid function. In addition, some newer studies have suggested that there is a link between taking thyroid medication and developing dementia. This link has caused some people to believe that it is actually the medication …

Can Medications Cause Thyroid Problems? Supplements & Medications to Avoid

February 5, 2019July 18, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Do you have thyroid problems? Are you taking thyroid medication? Are you also taking other medications? It may surprise you to know that there is a long list of medications that can alter thyroid function, interfere with thyroid tests or even interfere with your thyroid medication. This post will teach you about these medications, what to do if you …