Thyroid desiccated User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• penwr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 3, 2017

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "Last year, I gained around 20 lbs. in about two months, and I would be fine one minute; the next, I would feel like crying. I was losing my hair at an exponential rate. For years, I was cold all the time. I had no energy and would run out of breath easily. My doctor diagnosed me with numerous problems, including having hypothyroidism. She started me on Levothyroxine, which made me ill. As is my way, I did research and found out about Armour. Within two weeks, without my saying a word to her, she told me she was prescribing Armour Thyroid 15 MG. What a difference! I got my life back. I'm now on 30 MG once a day. I am a staunch believer in natural treatment, and Armour is natural."

• Robs
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 28, 2019

NP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Hashimoto's disease "I am in a hashimoto's support group and there's a big red flag right now about acella's np thyroid. People are reporting a return to hypo symptoms, and that the pills have changed in smell, appearance and taste. I know I was feeling great but as of my mid-summer refill, have gone downhill with symptoms. Acella says they haven't changed anything. Then why are the pills different (size and has flecks in appearance)? This would be the 4th ndt thyroid med to suddenly change and sending goodness knows how many people back into sickness. Don't let this go unresearched!"

• vermo...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 10, 2022

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "I came on here to read reviews because I was at a total loss after 20-plus years on Armour Thyroid. I have very dry mouth, and face, and my jaw is clenched and I am fighting with everyone. I broke two back molars which required crowns and a mouthpiece for the clenching. I had some old Armour from 2020, and for kicks decided to take that for a month, and all of my problems went away, went back on the new formula and back to rage, zero sleep and dry mouth clenching! this is so horrendous. I am a total loss because I can not deal with synthroid. I might try something from the open market on Amazon. It is ruining my life."

• Kins
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 10, 2019

NP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I started on levothyroxine. It never helped, so I switched to NP thyroid. I felt more energized and didn’t fall asleep everywhere. Recently, I started to feel tired again, falling asleep at stop lights, feeling bloated, even if I didn’t eat, feel like I can’t catch my breath, increased anxiety, and I have this pain in my right side of my neck I’ve never had before. I noticed when I got my refill of NP thyroid Sept 2019, the color, smell, and taste was noticeably different. All these new symptoms started with this new prescription, nothing else has changed. The drug company may claim it’s still as high of standard as before even with their new supplier, but clearly something is wrong if many people have the same experience I have. Let’s make this about helping your patients feel better instead of any other reason that’s been concocted; go back to the old version. I’ll be switching to something different, because NP thyroid is no longer a product worth buying."

• RaeJ
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2017

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 1999, so the doctor put me on levothyroxine. I never felt any different, and as the years passed, my symptoms got worse. My levels became worse, and I was then diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. My weight went up and down, more up than down. The fatigue was so severe that I thought about ending my life. Having two boys, that wasn't an option. After years of being on levothyroxine with doctors increasing the dosage, I got sick of it and stopped taking it. I could not function on it; it was like a sleeping pill to me. I was bloated all the time, and my hair was breaking off. I made an appointment with my doctor a few weeks ago, and after all these years, I told her about my issues with levothyroxine. She said, 'Let's check your levels, and I'll switch you to Armour Thyroid.' It's the best thing ever; I wake up feeling as though I've slept."

• whata...
• February 26, 2016

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "I've been taking Armour for several years now. Somewhere along the line, all of my symptoms such as constipation, weight gain and trouble losing weight, hair loss, trouble falling asleep despite being extremely tired, low energy, headaches, brain fog, etc., came back with a vengeance. My endo sees nothing wrong with my labs and tells me it must be something I'm eating. I went along with this theory until one day I went online to find out why my prescription cost went up so much. Much to my surprise, I stumbled across many others like me complaining of symptoms coming back despite lab work being in range. Everyone noticed the changes came about when Forest sold! I'm switching doctors and hope to find another medication!"

• ORgir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2016

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "My Dr. insisted for years my thyroid wasn't to blame for all of my hypo symptoms. I started seeing another Dr to manage medications as I'm also dealing with depression. She ran a full battery of tests on my thyroid levels and put me on Armour. I have NEVER felt as good as I feel now. I started at a low dose and just doubled it and now have more energy, alertness and lost 8 lbs without changing anything. I'm not drinking caffeine constantly and can keep up with my 10, 8 & 1-year-old boys. My bff has struggled using Synthroid and is now talking to her doctor about using Armour. I hope it works for her and doesn't stop working for me!"

• Deans...
• September 15, 2016

Nature-Throid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "I was on levo first for about 3 months. Blood test came back with good numbers. Only I still felt like crap. Doc changed me to Nature-Throid. I felt so much better. I needed the T3 (levo was not converting the T4). I take 195 mg a day. 2 pills in the morning, 1 midday. My insurance does not cover, but $40 gets me a 3-month supply."

• J9M
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 18, 2013

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "I was first prescribed Synthroid. While my TSH levels came down to 1.9, I still had side effects, like I was permanently cold and fatigued, as well as gained 30 pounds. I changed to Armour, and my feelings of intense cold subsided, my fatigue eased off, and my weight is slowly coming down. My TSH level is down to 0.42!"

• lis4lsu
• September 26, 2009

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Hashimoto's disease "I went 5 miserable years with undiagnosed Hashimoto disease, for which I was told it was all in my head and prescribed Synthroid and antidepressants. Now that I'm on Armour, I have made significant improvements in my health, and I no longer have the 'brain fog' and chronic fatigue."

• alaro...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 27, 2013

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "I tried several synthetic medicines for hypothyroid to no avail, then a doctor recommended Armour. It has proved to be the best thing - getting me close to my 'normal' self with little to no side effects."

• Debra
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 6, 2013

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I was diagnosed with Graves' Disease and had my thyroid radiated so it no longer functions. I was started on Synthroid, and I felt horrible. I was eventually prescribed all the other thyroid medicines, but nothing worked well. I felt awful. I couldn't remember anything. I was exhausted and irritable all the time. Finally, a doctor prescribed me Armour, and I feel almost normal again. It can be very hard to get as doctors have to have a special license to prescribe it, but I've been persistent and will accept no other thyroid replacement medication."

• klenk
• December 19, 2013

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "I have been on Armour for 4 days and I have already noticed a difference. I could actually take off my wedding ring. I sleep really well for about 7 hours. Not waking up constantly. My swelling has gone down significantly. My joints do not ache. Not getting as winded. I am taking 60mg. I have noticed that I am really tired at night. I like the suggestion of taking it at night as well. I'll have to check with my doctor and get his opinion."

• Abba
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2019

NP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Hashimoto's disease "Switched from Nature throid to NP Thyroid last summer and was delighted, it worked great. However, this new refill, obtained fall of 2019, has been terrible. My body exhausted, my brain non-functional: all my symptoms came roaring back with a vengeance. Scary. I read somewhere they were getting their raw material (pig thyroid) from a new supplier, which clearly is not working. Please get it together, NP, you are losing customers in droves."

• raven...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 3, 2013

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "I have been on desiccated Thyroid since I was diagnosed in 1999, recommended by my naturopath as superior to synthetic. My problem has been that most doctors dose based on TSH which doesn't necessarily equate to thyroid function. I was losing energy in the evening, falling asleep after meals, and having a hard time losing some weight (not normal for me). I found a practitioner to monitor dosing to my symptoms, and I am much better. I take 60mg in the morning and another 60mg in the afternoon, and I have lots of energy and sleep when I want to. I'm still taking less than many who regularly take thyroid meds, but I feel great."

• WooHoo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2015

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "For the last 6 years, I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism (5.28). I was taking levothyroxine. The first time taking it, I felt like my insides were burning, and one night I was in the bathroom and passed out without even knowing it until I woke up on the floor. I went to the ER and stopped taking it. Then 4 years later, another doctor put me back on levothyroxine but at a lower dose. After a week, I felt like I was gagging and couldn't breathe, and my levels were at 6.50. I went to an Urgent Care, and the doctor put me on 30mg of Armour Thyroid, and my levels were at 5.20. I was put on 90mg of Armour Thyroid, and my levels are at 2.12 after 1 month. I have emotions now, as before I was numb. My sex drive is way better. Energy level comes and goes. No weight loss yet."

• Whyme...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 19, 2016

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "Why can't they go back to the old method of making Armour Thyroid? I've tried the synthetic meds before. I don't feel like myself and had many issues with side effects. Even a mix of two different ones trying to get my t3 right. TSH levels always good or played games of too high or too low until the T3 was studied. Yes, I've had more issues with sleeping, insomnia, irritability, focus, weight loss, hair loss, and for the first time in my life, I had a migraine over a year ago and now need to take daily meds for them. Does anyone know of another company, even out of the US, where we could buy the old formula from? Use of pig glands certainly can't be expensive. Just another company filling their pockets while giving a lesser product, we suffer."

• atomt...
• March 30, 2017

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Hashimoto's disease "Been diagnosed with Hashimoto's for over a decade, and started out taking 90 mcg of levothyroxine. As my disease progressed I had to take more and more, and was up to 150 mcg when I started feeling bad: sick and depressed, had trouble sleeping. Blood tests showed that my T3s were low, and I had been flogging my T4s to produce more T3s. This may be one of the symptoms of Hashimoto's: an inability to convert T4 into T3. Not a doctor, don't know, but switching to Armour a month ago has made a huge difference in my health. I am not getting those cramps in my hands and feet at the end of the day, and my energy has gone way up. It's still too early to know for sure...one month isn't much...but so far so good!"

• Just...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2019

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "Armour Thyroid seems to be doing quite well. Still in the adjustment phase, but no allergy. I chew my split dose and notice a difference instead of swallowing the pills whole. Everyone is different and adrenals plus iron need to be optimal for any natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) to work. I have run the gamut of NDT in North America and with the latest issue with NP Thyroid, went back to Armour. Well worth it. Symptoms abate every day."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 8, 2022

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "Have taken Armour for decades, all with good results. Medicare doesn't cover it and I bought 1 year worth only to find something changed. My taste, smell have been affected and the smell continues down into both kinds of body elimination. Have spoken with pharmacists who said the formula hasn't changed. SOMETHING changed and NOT for the better. I am now stuck with HUNDREDS of dollars of junk! Not happy. Can't take synthetic stuff."

• des
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 17, 2016

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "I have been on Armour Thyroid for a number of years. I am having a hard time getting regulated. Having numerous symptoms - sweats, heart palpitations, dizziness, migraines to name a few. Anyone else experience this?"

• Godsg...
• February 10, 2015

Westhroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "I've suffered for many years with low thyroid and had my med/dosage changed many times but still felt no better. About 7 weeks ago I began taking Westhroid Pure. Within the first week, I noticed a difference! Now when I wash my hair, about half the amount of hair falls out, and it seems like some new hair is beginning to grow! I also have more energy and a better mood. I also started on pregnenolone during this time, so know that must also be part of the mood change. I'm very glad to be off the synthetic medications."

• RCK
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 1, 2020

NP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Underactive Thyroid "Was on Armour for 10 yrs with good results, good consistent labs. Last year Pharmacy refilled with NP thyroid on and off claiming availability issues, then insurance denial so Nov 2019 decided just keep the script NP. Labs last year not as good, January 2020 had horrible episode of nausea, dizziness, increased BP, irregular pulse and flu like symptoms. Took a few days to realize intensity increased a couple hours after dose. Stopped a few days, then took partial dose for a month, noted puffy face so went back to full dose. This past week symptoms recurred along with very bloated gassy stomach, constant belching, scary high BP and palpitations, dizziness. Ended up in Dr office. EKG showed PACs. My weight also up 10 lbs past year. Just picked up Armour, paid out of pocket, hoping all these symptoms disappear. See many here had similar experiences."

• Liz
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 4, 2019

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Hashimoto's disease "I love Armour! I was taking Levothyroxine and felt so awful. My body ached, I was ill. My thyroid doctor refused to change my medication so I went to my primary and after my first dose I felt 90 percent better."

• Jsg
• January 18, 2021

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) for Hashimoto's disease "I have taken Armour thyroid for 30+ years after Synthroid did not work. In the spring of 2020 I began to feel terrible. Headache, tiredness, pain in my joints , no energy at all. My IM ran thyroid panel in me. Everything normal ( I don’t think he ran antibodies). I asked him to switch me to WP thyroid. He did and within weeks I started to feel like my old self. That lasted for 6 months and WP thyroid was pulled from the market. I had to go back on Armour Thyroid. All my previous symptoms are back and I feel terrible again. I am SURE that Allergan has reformulated Armor thyroid. We must report and complain to the FDA to get RLC labs preparations back on the market."