NP Thyroid User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Delta...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 16, 2019

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I have been on thyroid for 15 years. 8 years before thyroid removal, 7 years after. I started with synthroid at the beginning, I felt “normal”. Then it was difficult to get synthroid and switched to Nature thyroid. Was on that for a very longtime, made me feel better, no headaches, didn’t fluctuate in weight, then the money hungry pharmaceutical companies decided that we didn’t pay enough for our WORKING thyroid medicine and didn’t make enough. So, I switched to np. Now I am back to being fatigued all the time, migraines AGAIN, weight gain, brain fog, cramps in my legs, the list goes on. When are these pharmaceuticals going to be accountable for screwing with the well being of 100s of thousands of people."

• Momof
• January 27, 2019

For Underactive Thyroid "Was doing well on Naturethroid, up until they seemed to change the formula. So switched to NP. Fatigue ok BUT brain fog much worse, painful joints, stiffness in muscles and leg pain that feels similar to restless legs. The worst symptom though, is headaches. Constant. Am now experimenting with altering my dose (again!) but I’ll have to swap to Armour I think. I’m in the U.K. Getting hold of NDT is like finding a unicorn. I despair. I wish Naturethroid had never changed. I know they deny a reformulation but it worked like a dream for me before their manufacturing issues and I felt well. Now I’m back in the hypo pit and it’s dreadful."

• Psalm...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 29, 2019

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I have been taking NP thyroid For about 2 1/2 years. I have no thyroid it was removed due to cancer many years ago. I always thought it tasted nasty and smelled bad. But it had worked very well up until August 2019. I have gained 7 pounds unexplainably. I am super careful about my diet low carbs healthy etc. Please whatever you have done as a company change the dynamics back on the NP thyroid. It once worked!"

• EWano
• September 4, 2019

For Hashimoto's disease "I stopped taking NP Thyroid after my symptoms got the best of me. Aches, dry eyes, fatigue. When I called Acella, they said, "batches can be different but the standards are the same." I told them to raise the bar. Their new "batch" smells horrible, tastes even worse, has a different size and look, and makes me feel worse than ever. How can that be acceptable?"

• Feisty
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2019

For Hashimoto's disease "I started taking NP Thyroid in March 2019 after 20 years on Synthroid. Once my dosage was correct, I began to feel so great. I felt like I was actually a functioning human being again. And then I got the "new" batch in October and immediately felt terrible. I had zero energy, could barely walk down the stairs, deep hip pain. I examined the pills and they looked different (speckles) and smelled terrible (now smelled like cat pee, instead of just kind of unpleasant). Thankfully, I had some of my old batch left and resumed taking that and immediately talked to my doctor about switching to a synthetic T4 / T3 combo so this wouldn't happen again. I've been on the new meds for 5 day and not feeling well yet. Not sure if it's from the doses of bad NP I took or just getting used to new meds. This is just heartbreaking. So many people having terrible reactions to the "new" formula while Acella is saying basically that it's all in our heads. I just want to feel better."

• Biggie...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 12, 2019

For Underactive Thyroid "I have used almost every desiccated thyroid med out there. Armour was great until forest labs ruined it, Nature throid was the best until RLC ruined that and now after 3 bad batches of NP Thyroid this refill is working great. Nice to finally get something that works without side effects. NP is working as well for me as the old Naturethroid used to work. Started losing weight, improved energy and feeling a ton better. Hope the next batch is this good. Makes you wonder why the manufacture screws this stuff up all the time making those of us who need this to feel better."

• Melissa
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 31, 2020

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I just switched back to Armour after being on NP Thyroid for years. I only switched to NP because my insurance will not cover Armour. Starting around summer 2019 I began experiencing lots of acid reflux, nausea, pain in my stomach that would last for days. I began seeing a GI thinking I had an ulcer or something. I had an upper scope done in Feb 2020 only to be told that everything was fine. I finally put it together that I felt fine until about 20-30 mins after I took my pill. I asked my doctor to switch me back to Armour and my stomach hasn’t hurt since. There is definitely something off with NP."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2019

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I was on Synthroid for 14 years after my thyroidectomy (thyroid cancer). My body stopped absorbing Synthroid medicine. My dr prescribed NP Thyroid & I figured, great something new and I’ll finally feel better. The exact opposite happened. I had diarrhea for 2 months every single day (I’ve never had stomach issues), Heart palpitations & I was tired all the time. Talked with my dr this week & we checked my levels. My T3 & T4 we’re dangerously low. For 2 months the medication didn’t work at all. I called the pharmaceutical company today to put in a complaint & am waiting for someone to call me on a recorded line. It’s alarming to read all of these comments and hear that we all have similar issues. I’m a working mother who needs to have my medicine to function. I’ve missed work, sporting events & time with my family. Please look into these ingredients, fix them or remove this medication from the market."

• Lars
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 16, 2020

For Hashimoto's disease "I am glad I checked this page as I thought I was going crazy. I noticed that the NP Thyroid pill thickness had changed as well as the color, and it had a much "sweeter" taste to the pill, from what I had been taking. I chalked it up to different batch, but since taking the new pill, I have had muscle aches, rapid heart rate, blurred vision, back aches and joints that are "out" or popping, along with a bad "do not care" attitude. I have made a complaint to the manufacturer in hopes of getting my money refunded, to go back on Armour Thyroid. Awaiting the results of that... The biggest issue I have is now I will need to start another medicine and get blood checks ($$$) to get the dosage dialled in, after taking a year to get it finally right this last time! THANKS NP!!! Its all a money scam..."

• Amers
• December 4, 2018

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "Like most with the WP/naturethroid shortage, was switched to this drug back in 2017. On it 4 months; 120mg/2 grains in am, & 30mg/a half grain in the afternoon. Managed to get back on naturethyroid right when it became available again in early 2018, not the greatest as they reformulated it and my levels were low but at least no side effects. When my prescription for it ran out recently I had no insurance to see my dr. again yet, and so had no choice but to take something I already had on hand. This time, after 6 hours of taking the first dose of np I experienced the most profound sadness/deep depression, complete with crying spells. It lasted for hours, I was in bed crying my eyes out for no apparent reason. Not like me! And that’s not all. Headache, dizziness, anxiety, heart pounding, feeling like I was going to pass out, diarrhea, vision problems, confusion/disorientation/brain fog, no appetite, “wired but tired” feeling, shortness of breath...what a list, good grief!"

• Maxee
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 22, 2019

For Underactive Thyroid "I just read someone mentioning their NP thyroid tasting/smelling like cat pee/urine, I’m having same experience! I have been taking it for almost a year and it has never had this taste/smell. I don’t know if this is related but I popped up a couple days ago with hives in armpits and other mild itchy rash on arms, calves, back, belly but I also just discovered fleas on my dogs so not sure what is causing this. But why does it smell like urine?"

• Mini
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2021

For Hashimoto's disease "NP thyroid is HORRIBLE. I have been on Nature Thyroid for 6 years. I have taken two days of this NP and my heart is racing, I can't concentrate and vision changes. I NEED MY NATURE THYROID. What is wrong with pharmaceutical companies. I can't live without my thyroid pill. THE ONLY THAT WORKS IS Nature Thyroid. But now IT IS NOT AVAILABLE. WHAT????"

• Peggy
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 15, 2020

For Underactive Thyroid "I cannot take synthroid so years ago my dr switched me to Armour and it worked great! Then for a year they stopped making it. I started on what is called just Thyroid in Canada made by Erfa. It worked beautifully. Then after about 3 years it went south on me. Tried Armour again and it was not good for me anymore. I have been on NP for 3 years and this fall I was depressed, anxious, I’d get angry. I couldn’t figure out what happened. Never thought of it being NP until 2 weeks ago. I found out they no longer manufacture the pill in Georgia but it is now manufactured in Europe but no one knows where. I stopped the pill for 3 days and felt so calm and actually really good. Then started on a half dosage for 4 days and felt good. Today I took a full dosage and I feel a little weird but not like before. My Dr wants me to see an Endo ASAP, which I will after giving this a few more days. If they change any filler then that’s what we get the symptoms from."

• Kyano
• June 7, 2020

For Underactive Thyroid "NP Thyroid failed me and made me lose my baby. Or perhaps it was the pharmacy that switched my medication without informing me. I was on Armour for about 5 years, doing fine. Then I suddenly had a regression of all my hypo symptoms in about 2 weeks. The third week, I skipped a day, then took the pill. Within a few hours I was fatigued, headaches, joint pain, incredible water retention, chest tightening... After doing this a second time, I knew for sure it was the medication. I then noticed that my med bottle said “NP Thyroid”. I called the pharmacy and they said they had replaced with Armour with NP 6 weeks before. They did not inform me! NP totally didn’t work at all for at least a month. And while I took this failure of a medication, my pregnancy failed because I had no functional thyroid hormone to sustain it. I found that NP costs cents while Armour does not. It’s a case of insurance companies trying to pay out less $$, even at the expense of real people’s health."

• Jamie
• April 3, 2020

For Underactive Thyroid "I’ve taken Armour thyroid for years with wonderful results. Last year my pharmacy filled my prescription with NP thyroid. I felt like I was taking some sort of hormone - bloated belly, puffy eyes, swollen breasts. I really got scared when I realized that my uncharacteristic weepiness was becoming an obsession with suicide. I’ve never been like that. Immediately stopped the NP and went back to Armour. I am back to normal, feeling fine. Pharmacy tried to give me NP today. I gave it back, went home and called a different pharmacy who will give me Armour."

• Anonymous
• October 25, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "I was on Armour Thyroid for many years. Pharmacy recommended NP, because of price difference, so switched me to NP and I noticed extreme flu-like symptoms, head aches, hair loss, insomnia, swelling, (even facial swelling), all-over body pain and constant exhaustion. I asked to be switched back to Armour after a month of misery on NP, and to please make note on my account to NEVER give me NP again, because of the terrible reactions. After new bloodwork, I unknowingly was given NP again, and took it without realizing that it wasn’t Armour. My life became a living nightmare! The anxiety attacks have been awful. My nails break easily, hair falls out in alarming amounts, continuous dull headaches, accompanied by brain fog that has been very concerning. The feeling of exhaustion is unbelievable and I cannot sleep. Joint pain, miserable indigestion & reflux, profuse sweating, inflammation, and muscle aches. My energy is ZERO and the crying makes me feel crazy! NP Thyroid is HORRIBLE!!"

• Jess
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 4, 2019

For Hashimoto's disease "I too have noticed a different smell from my new prescription from August. They didn't smell pleasant to begin with, but this is down right putrid. I have also been experiencing heart racing and chest pain. I just recently developed rashes that come and go. What happened to NP thyroid. Where can we get answers?"

• Amy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2023

For Underactive Thyroid "I took 60 mg NP Thyroid for symptoms of fatigue related to low T3. I was jittery and my heart rate went up to 130. I could not eat or sleep. I took it the next day and felt worse BP went from 110/60 to 146/79. I only took it 2 days total. It has an awful taste too. My NP took me off of it after 2 days."

• County...
• September 20, 2019

For Underactive Thyroid "I am imploring everyone if they have had problems to call and report NP thyroid to the FDA. I did this today and she said they take this very seriously. Accella has to be held accountable for this .I have become very ill with this medication. I will not let fear of them pulling NP throidoil off the market."

• Sandy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 6, 2019

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I’ve been using Acella for a couple years. My new bottle of 60’s (has to sub the 60’s for 120’s because of backorder) tasted and smelled like INSECTICIDE! I took it anyway for a week. I had hypothyroid symptoms come back with a vengeance (yes, I took 2 pills). I reported my concerns to my pharmacy and they told me they had just that day received in some 120’s. So they sent me the 120’s and guess what? They taste and smell like INSECTICIDE too!! What gives? Side note: I stopped the horrible 60’s and took the few remaining 120’s of a prior bottle and felt 100% better plus they didn’t smell and taste like insecticide. We shall see how this new bottle of 120 insecticide pills control my hypothyroidism."

• Reese
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2019

For Underactive Thyroid "I started out in May of 2019 on Armour Thyroid (original prescription!) For some reason it was switched to NP thyroid by the Pharmacy & not knowing I have been taking it! Someone told me it is not good to switch Companies! I finally questioned the pharmacy today & was told they did not know why it was changed! I have been feeling so horrible since Aug when I refilled my last RX for NP Thyroid & now I know why! Thankful that I found this site! I will be back on ARMOUR tomorrow!"

• Jodyp...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 15, 2018

For Underactive Thyroid "Like the majority of people I was given NP when WP was unavailable. Cue sweats, anxiety, weight gain and utter misery. Crying, can’t function blurry vision. I’ve taken my first dose of naturethroid this morning and voila I am a different person. I’m holding my body straight, I feel alive/awake and I feel like I don’t have heavy puffy eyes."

• LVano
• April 30, 2021

For Hashimoto's disease "Was switched to NP thyroid after Naturethroid was recalled. I was doing really well on the Naturethroid, but I tried to stay positive in taking this one. It smells and tastes disgusting. I noticed unexplained pain in my hip, constant indigestion, upset stomach, random diarrhea. 7 months in and my T3 is off the chart, T4 and TSH are super low, basically hyperthyroid. In the past month I developed horrible anxiety, crying randomly and uncontrollably, trouble sleeping, and fatigue. I barely recognize myself. Had a complete breakdown in the middle of an exam. My professors are mad and think I'm somehow incompetent although I kept trying to explain I didn't know what is going on. Finally went to the doctor and found out she had prescribed Armour but my pharmacy was filling NP instead. Am fighting with insurance to get Armour covered, but I can't continue with NP. My temporary dose of Armour already smells better than the NP. I'm praying this works, cause IDK what I'm gonna do if it doesn't."

• LAD
• January 11, 2020

For Underactive Thyroid "I started taking this drug 4 days ago. Yesterday, I started having tremendous bloating in my upper abdomen. It feels like a balloon that is filled to the max and could pop. I’m in so much pain, my back is even hurting. I have horrible acid reflex. I feel incredibly nauseous. I have severe diarrhea. I cannot drink or eat right now. I feel clammy off and on with a horrible headache. I’m also very achy. I did speak to my Doctor yesterday and she said to stop taking it. I have, but still no improvement. This is so painful."

• Luz
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 20, 2019

For Underactive Thyroid "Do to low thyroid was on Armour 60 mg for 1 year my numbers were good 2-4; however it is expensive. Wanted to try NP Thyroid less expensive, 1 less filler went on it for 3 months went in for lab work. NP had not worked my number was back to 45 the level I was on before I started thyroid meds. Now I have to go back to Armour 90 mg to work towards a normal range. On NP felt lethargic, fell asleep in afternoon, gained 8 lbs."