Finacea and Armour thyroid drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Finacea (azelaic acid) and Armour thyroid (thyroid tablets, usp). Common drug interactions include chronic kidney disease among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Finacea and Armour thyroid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Finacea?

Finacea has active ingredients of azelaic acid. It is often used in rosacea. eHealthMe is studying from 2,097 Finacea users. Check the latest studies of Finacea.

What is Armour thyroid?

Armour thyroid has active ingredients of thyroid tablets, usp. It is often used in hypothyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 11,975 Armour thyroid users. Check the latest studies of Armour thyroid.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

11 people who take Finacea and Armour thyroid together, and have interactions are studied.

Finacea and Armour thyroid drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Finacea and Armour Thyroid, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Abasia (inability to walk)
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  4. Haemoglobin decreased
  5. Headache (pain in head)
  6. Hot flush (sudden feelings of heat)
  7. Injection site pain
  8. Oral candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth)
  9. Reaction to food additive
  10. Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Finacea and Armour Thyroid, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Injection site pain

50-59:

  1. Headache (pain in head)
  2. Hot flush (sudden feelings of heat)
  3. Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)
  4. Restlessness (not able to rest)
  5. Serum serotonin increased
  6. Chronic kidney disease
  7. Abasia (inability to walk)
  8. Adverse drug reaction
  9. Asthenia (weakness)
  10. Dizziness

60+:

  1. Oral candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth)
  2. Reaction to food additive

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 6 people, 54.55%
  2. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 36.36%
  3. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 18.18%
  4. Asthma: 2 people, 18.18%
  5. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 18.18%
  6. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 1 person, 9.09%
  7. Eye Swelling: 1 person, 9.09%
  8. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 9.09%
  9. Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 9.09%
  10. Fungal Infection: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on azelaic acid and thyroid tablets, usp (the active ingredients of Finacea and Armour thyroid, respectively), and Finacea and Armour thyroid (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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