Thyroid desiccated for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, Nature-Throid, WP Thyroid, Westhroid, Niva Thyroid, Thyroid Porcine, Bio-Throid, APur Thyroid

Thyroid desiccated has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 66 reviews for the treatment of Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal. 45% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 39% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Thyroid desiccated

Anonymous
March 12, 2010

Westhroid (thyroid desiccated) "I've been on a combination of Westhroid and Nature-throid due to the shortages for a couple months now. Gradually been upping the dose and FINALLY today after yesterdays increase my abdominal bloating is down! I've been afraid to "up" my dose in fear of not getting enough supply. But the bloating was so bad- none of my clothes fit -and I looked 8 months pregnant that and other non abating symptoms forced me to up one more grain and voila! Now, the other fear is will my doctor "freak" out? last labs showed low end free T's and a very suppressed TSH- which as we know makes dr's go nutty. But it does appear Westhroid is a bit easier to get. "

9 / 10

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Zerotol
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
November 2, 2017

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "Complete Thyroidectemy for cancer and two HUGE goiters with several nodules; which were crushing my esophagus. Immediately put on Thyroxine and became deathly ill within 2 days. I malabsorb Thyroxine and am severely allergic to lactose, acacia (grass) & sugar. Dr. insisted on increasing dosage, rather than listening to me; as seems to the usual. I am still looking for a Dr. with more knowledge about Armour Thyroid than me, because I am still very ill. But, I would have DIED on Thyroxine and IF I had kept WATCHING my goiter. The surgeon came out shocked by the 'grapefruit' size. Cancer was almost secondary. Drs. aren't even being taught about Armour Thyroid today. So sad and SO FRIGHTENING. Is this a way to kill off more seniors?"

10 / 10

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J Such
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 1, 2024

NP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "2 years ago my health insurance changed and they no longer covered my Synthroid prescription. I was upset at first, but since I switched to NP Thyroid, I have maintained a lower weight and I have more energy. My dosage was adjusted only once and has been the same for the last couple of years. I will never go back to a synthetic drug like Synthroid or levo."

10 / 10

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Punker
March 15, 2019

NP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "TSH went up from 1.3 to 12.8 while taking NP thyroid. It did nothing for me but cause terrible brain fog, joint pain, stomach issues, etc. Going back to Levothyroxine and going to add small amount of T3."

1 / 10

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elect...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 14, 2016

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "Prescribed 1 grain split day-time dosage of armour thyroid. After 2nd day, each time I took the 1/2 dosage I had slight sore-throat and eyes itching and irritated, this happened every time and became progressively worse daily until 8 days later, I could not take the side effects anymore and had to stop taking it. Allergist tested positive for allergy to egg whites and dairy. I had ingested both of these products in one way or another on the days that I took the armour so figured it was the egg/diary allergy and not the armour. Allergist took skin/oral test with the armour and no signs of an allergic reaction to it, tried it again, 1 hour after each dose same symptoms, no more armour for me!!! Now I seem to be allergic to everything!!"

2 / 10

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Callie
Taken for less than 1 month
May 12, 2021

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "I had a total thyroid removal in February and was started on Levothyroxine 125mcg. In March my TSH was 7.5, so my NP increased it to 175mcg. I began to have terrible side effects, and possible allergic reactions. She switched me to a low-dose of Armour. I was feeling terrible after a week. My TSH had increased to 32.9. She increased my dose to 60 mg twice a day. I started having horrible side effects, depressed, anxious, BP increased, very irritable, could not sleep. I stopped taking it for 24 hours and already feel better. Now will have to try something else."

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Max
November 28, 2020

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "I was diagnosed with 2 thyroid nodules in Sep 2019. My endo immediately recommended total removal. Said the nodules would eventually obstruct my ability to swallow and breathe. Oh yeah the biopsy was non cancerous. Had the surgery in Oct 2019. Since then my life has been a roller coaster of symptoms and problems. Digestive, muscle aches and pains, vision, anxiety and depression. I was started on Levothyroxine 137 mcg. Did not work. Switched to Synthroid 137 mcg. After one month the doc added Cytomel (T3) 25 mcg. Had palpitations right after I started taking. Was told to take half the T3 pill. Now I developed acid reflux problems and prescribed Protonix. Feel tired all day, nauseous, lightheaded with metal taste in my mouth. Lastly my labs keep coming back perfect. I am so desperate. I want to try Armour Thyroid but afraid of the unknown. Thoughts? I need help. I’m 50 years old and the sole breadwinner of my family."

5 / 10

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Graci...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 22, 2015

NP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "I have only 1 lobe of thyroid after having a weird mass. For 2yrs the thyroid seemed to do ok. Then bamm I became underactive. I flat out told my Dr NO synthetics. I wanted to try Amour. I have been taking NP Thyroid for almost 3 weeks. I do feel somewhat better but have noticed an extreme swing in my mood for a hour or so after taking it. Also I feel like I wanna eat like there is no tomorrow"

8 / 10

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Allie...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 9, 2017

"Oh my god these pills are amazing. I had a friend suggest I look into them and so I went to a naturopath. The difference between levothyroxin and desiccated is huge! Since day one of taking naturally desiccated thyroid I have had energy that I haven't experienced since before puberty and I'm almost 30! I had the flu and a sinus infection as well as a lung infection and I switched over during that time and even though I wanted to rest my body, I couldn't stop cleaning my house. I'm feeling better now of course and the energy hasn't died down. I actually caught up on laundry and as a mother, I didn't think that was possible... I highly recommend this to anyone looking to get more energy."

10 / 10

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Tammy
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 12, 2019

Nature-Throid (thyroid desiccated) "I've been on various thyroid replacement hormone therapy. I find that products that are natural works Armour Thyroid and Nature Thyroid. Both are equally the same for me. It would be nice if my dosage could stay the same but since surgery I find my dosage switching to lower or higher depending on my stress levels and whenever I lose or gain weight. Both affect my reaction to the medication but I guess that's a part of life. I just wish one pill and one dose fit no matter what. I give this medicine a 9 because it's more expensive and hard to find."

9 / 10

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Arlene
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 7, 2018

Nature-Throid (thyroid desiccated) "So happy with Nature-Throid. I needed a change after 15 years with Levoxyl because my provider wanted to lower that drug’s dosage, which I couldn’t tolerate. Two months into Nature-Throid, I’m feeling very good. I was concerned that I’d experience mood swings, tingling, joint pain and the like, but so far, all I have is a little weight gain."

10 / 10

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Vickie
Taken for 2 to 5 years
December 26, 2020

NP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "I have been on NP for several years. I did notice the change in smell about a year ago. Which I thought odd everyone used the exact words to describe it. I am optimal in NP. I have not had any problems. I do take a 240 mg a day or 4 grains. My doctor is very on top of thyroid problems. I would not jump to take Armour because a website claims it’s the only thing that works."

9 / 10

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Thyroid...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 11, 2021

NP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "I began NP a couple of weeks ago. The third day I developed bad headaches and was dizzy. This past weekend my BP soared and began having heart palpitations. I stopped it today and this evening I am beginning to improve. I will never take NP again."

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Rebra
Taken for 2 to 5 years
September 21, 2022

Nature-Throid (thyroid desiccated) "I had a removal of my thyroid and I was put on three other medication‘s before hand but then I was put on Nature-Throid I did wonderful no side effects I had no weight gain I slept well no sweating I didn’t have any side effects whatsoever I felt great. Now they’ve taken nature-throid it off the market and we are all waiting for it to come back on the market. I am on amor now and I am gained a lot of weight, I have got head fog so bad, muscle weakness, no energy, I can’t go to bed I feel like I’m going insane. I need to be put back on nature thyroid."

10 / 10

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Lara
October 22, 2019

Westhroid (thyroid desiccated) "I had been on this for many years, but the continuing shortage and inability to get this drug in Ontario is too frustrating. I have to get it prepared at a compound pharmacy and the cost is ridiculous as my insurance will not cover it (costs about $170 Cnd for a 3-month supply). I finally decided I would have to switch."

5 / 10

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lkbra...
September 16, 2008

"I had my thyroid out in 2000 and it is now 2008. When I first had my thyroid out, my doctor put me on Synthyroid and would just look at the total TSH. Then I switched Dr.'s because I felt horrible and put on so much weight to find out my T3 and Free T3 were very low. It was possible my body was having a tough time converting T4 to T3 and the doctor switched me to Armour Thyroid and it was a life saver."

9 / 10

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pingp...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
November 28, 2021

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "I had my right thyroid removed 4 years ago. They started me out on levothyroxine 50mg. My side effect were itchy eyes, brain fog and tired every day around 4:00. The Doctor change my medication to Armour 30mg and 15mg. I loved it for 3 years. The start of my 4 year was good until July 2021. Side effect were bad weight gain, brain fog so bad I was having trouble with having a converse. I was tired too. I just did not put two and two together and realized it was my thyroid medication. Saw the Doctor in October told her my side effect told her I stop taking the 15 mg armour and the side effects lessened. My blood work came back with my TSH off the charts. She now has me on Armour 30mg and Levothyroxine 50mg. My side effect now are losing my hair, tired, cold, weight gain. I have only being on this for month and half. I am hoping it will lessen over time."

5 / 10

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Dona...
January 6, 2015

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "My energy is back to where it used to be. I feel normal."

10 / 10

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kaloka
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 15, 2013

Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "Armour thyroid gave back my happy life."

10 / 10

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Matty
October 14, 2019

Nature-Throid (thyroid desiccated) "I've been taking NT for several years. I feel great on it and did not have weight gain or hair loss. I switched to it after Armour changed it formula and never looked back."

9 / 10

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Ei Mac
Taken for 2 to 5 years
June 18, 2019

WP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "The old WP worked great. Since it’s return after being unavilable it has been junk. Like a sugar pill. Going back to Synthyroid. Don’t waste your time or money on WP."

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Cucan
Taken for 2 to 5 years
August 30, 2019

NP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "Just got new script and it smells and taste horrible . Terrible aftertaste . Brushing teeth don’t even help . Took one dose this morning . Calling pharmacy and doctor as soon as they open ."

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Mopac
Taken for 5 to 10 years
January 5, 2020

NP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "Started on Levathyroid. (spelling) Changed to desiccated Thyroid. Went from "the blob on the couch, to better than before removal. The NP is GREAT."

10 / 10

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Trish
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 24, 2019

NP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "Smelled rotten and I have had 3 seizures since I was on it! Went to er and switched back to Levothyroxine. I am starting to feel better now"

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NP...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 5, 2021

NP Thyroid (thyroid desiccated) "This thyroid medication caused me to have a horrible pseudogout attack that caused an ER visit and weeks of pain."

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