Thyroid desiccated User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• tin...
• April 24, 2014

For Underactive Thyroid "So far so good. After total thyroid removal, had difficulty on just levothyroxine (T4). Slept all day, irritated, etc., the usual. Enough was enough, emailed my endocrinologist and he tried a different route. It's been a week and I already lost 6 of the 8 lbs I gained over a 7-week period. I have more energy and symptoms are gone. Continued exercise with high protein/fiber shakes and never felt better. Hopefully it gives us sufferers what we are looking for and need!"

• LAM...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2014

For Hashimoto's disease "I have had Thyroiditis/Hashimoto's and Raynaud's Syndrome for 20 years. TSH was as high as 200 but never went below 65 in 14 years. I've had 13 heart procedures and 16 stents. A Pacemaker in 2010 due to a heart rate of 42 but no attention given to a TSH that was 165. Now we are checking for PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA. Also, my GP has replaced SYNTHROID with ARMOUR. Synthroid has NO IODINE OR T3 needed for the body. Side effects are terrible for a week but my body is ALIVE thanks to ARMOUR."

• Tru...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 25, 2016

For Hashimoto's disease "I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's after a thyroid cancer scare and removal of half of my thyroid gland due to growing nodules. All of the symptoms - tired, depressed, weight gain, hair loss, sensitivity to heat and cold, cold extremities - occurred after having my first child and became progressively worse with each of my children. Since the surgery, I took Synthroid for 10 years and could not lose weight no matter what I tried. I went to a progressive doctor who put me on Armour, and I have lost 35 pounds in the past year. My mood and energy levels are excellent, and my memory and brain function are much sharper. My levels are a bit too high or vary, but that is where I feel the best, and my doctor allows me to stay there. Find a doctor that will listen to you."

• The...
• September 2, 2015

For Underactive Thyroid "I've been on Synthroid or Levothyroid for over 50 years. I asked my endo for Armour because I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I've been on Armour for 3 months now and can't believe how much better I feel. Have not had any side effects."

• Jam...
• June 1, 2010

For Hashimoto's disease "I was on Synthroid and Cytomel for many years, but my symptoms were never alleviated until I started Nature-Throid. I'm most pleased that my depression and foggy-headedness were gone shortly after starting it. I continue to see improvements in my energy levels and weight loss."

• Nev...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 22, 2019

For Underactive Thyroid "Originally on Synthroid for my hypo/hashimotos. Made me feel way worse. I've never felt so terrible. After months of asking my endo to switch me, she said I should increase my dose, and I fired her. I've since been on Armour for 2 years, and I'll never go back. I used to be able to barely get through the day without a multi-hour nap. I still sleep more than other people, but generally, no nap needed! Turns out I can keep up with the crowd."

• Din...
• October 24, 2016

For Underactive Thyroid "I've been on Armour Thyroid for over fifteen years, except for one year when I had a physician who would not prescribe Armour. Synthroid was a nightmare for me. However, in the last several years, I have noticed a definite difference in each refill of Armour. One refill leaves me fat and moody, and the next one may cause me to feel normal and lose five or six pounds effortlessly. This is NOT okay for anyone. A huge price increase and such an inferior and unpredictable product should make us all angry. Our hands are tied unless we can buy directly from the manufacturer."

• Daw...
• May 9, 2009

For Hashimoto's disease "After years of levothyroxine with remaining symptoms and lots of pills for those symptoms, my adrenals began to get fatigued. I had to be admitted to the hospital with confusion, vomiting, and other symptoms of adrenal fatigue and sugar problems. I was so tired, and my muscles were so weak that I had trouble moving my diaphragm to breathe. Armour sorted that out for me. It is a much superior medicine than levothyroxine alone. People will not realize their remaining symptoms could be due to their thyroid medication, while others could be fine on levothyroxine. I find this much better for me."

• Jas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 11, 2020

For Underactive Thyroid "I've been on Armour Thyroid for years and felt fairly good. My doctor switched me to NP Thyroid recently because Armour is no longer covered by insurance. NP Thyroid is awful. Not only did it cause some thyroid symptoms to return (trouble waking up in the mornings, extreme fatigue, depression, weight gain, and irritability to name a few), but it also caused new symptoms. My stomach hurt a lot with acid reflux symptoms, and I had constant mucus in my throat, which created a chronic cough, to the point where I had to clear my throat every 15 minutes. After being back on Armour for a couple of weeks now, all of the symptoms/side effects have disappeared, and I feel good again."

• Lee...
• August 28, 2018

For Underactive Thyroid "Diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2013. I am a 49-year-old female. I had tried different meds prior to Armour Thyroid (AT). I have the best results with AT. Unbeknownst to me, Walgreen pharmacy switched my AT for Levothyroxine/Levothyronine (L/L). I was distracted with relocating my family and trusted Walgreen pharmacy would continue my medication. Symptoms began: headaches, very dry brittle hair, dry skin, gained 20 lbs, and heart pounding. On July 10, 2018, I realized the prescription was L/L instead of AT. I went back to Walgreen and inquired why. I was told L/L was generic for AT. I called my old pharmacist. He told me the drug is synthetic and not the same as AT. It is now August 26, 2018, and I've been back on AT since July 10, 2018. I lost 21 lbs and I feel great! I neglected to pay attention to my prescription medication."

• Tep...
• April 19, 2017

For Underactive Thyroid "I have been on Levothyroxine for over 20 years. I had normal levels for years on my meds yet felt like crap! No energy, severe joint pain, almost debilitating at times, weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, trouble sleeping. I begged my doctor to change my meds. She switched me to Nature-Throid and only after a week, I feel so much better. Joint pain is almost totally gone along with feeling way more energy. I cannot wait to see what I feel like a month from now. I feel like I've gotten my life back!"

• DCO...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 5, 2015

For Hashimoto's disease "I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's at 11 years old and was on Synthroid until last year (I was 28). After I was off all medication for about 6 months and my blood test came back at a dangerous level, my doctor immediately got me back on a lower dosage of Synthroid. However, I had one of the worst side effects from it. So, she quickly switched me to Armour and gradually upped the dose from 30mg until I got to 120mg. My blood levels were back to normal, and I've never felt better! I started to lose the weight I gained during my non-medicated time, and I have energy I thought I never had. At this point, I refuse to go back to Synthroid. I wish I knew of this before now, everyone around me can see the difference in my moods - a lot happier!"

• Ann...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 27, 2019

For Underactive Thyroid "Something is very wrong with NP Thyroid. My stomach hurts very bad on it now. My TSH blood level went from 0.14 to 9.48, T4 is 0.8 from 1.0, T3 is 97 from 114 all in 5 weeks on it. The medication smells like a cleaning product and like poison. Something is not right with this new formulation, and FDA needs to look into this medication. What are the dark specks and what is in the medication? Why did they have to change something that was already good? Now I don't know what to take."

• Mad...
• September 22, 2019

For Underactive Thyroid "I was on NP Thyroid for 3 years and finally got my life back. There’s a change in my most recent refill that has made me sick to my stomach, headache for days along with unbelievable fatigue. The pills smell like cat urine and taste the same. How dare you endanger so many people that are trying to regain their health. Do NOT buy NP Thyroid!"

• Lkd...
• August 27, 2016

For Underactive Thyroid "I have had many of the same experiences with the chemical thyroid meds. I asked to be switched over to Armour and felt great. Then, after a few years, I noticed something was terribly wrong, had heart palpitations and just super tired all the time. I went to the pharmacy, and he told me that they changed the formula and that it had more fillers. He said that he could compound it for me, and that would take care of the problem. So, I asked my doctor and got a prescription for it to be compounded. All I can say is what a difference!!! Back to my old self."

• Bep...
• June 3, 2015

For Underactive Thyroid "In February 2014, Forest Laboratories, the makers of Armour Thyroid, was bought by the drug company Actavis for $25 million. I recently finished a batch that I had on hand since May of 2014 and was doing quite well with no side effects. As soon as I started a new batch that I purchased in October of 2014, I noticed the difference within a few days: I started itching, being warm, and lacking sleep. Before, I was sleeping very well regularly, while now I'm having a lot of trouble. I think that I will be looking for some other alternative after I see my doctor, preferably Nathroid and Westhroid. Why would Actavis change the composition of a good product and make it worse? After being a 'happy' individual with Armour for several years, it's time to move on."

• Bad...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 29, 2019

For Hashimoto's disease "I have been on Armour Thyroid 60 mg for 15 years with 15 mg added 3 days a week for 7 years. I couldn't take Synthroid due to an allergy to the fillers. I am suddenly having body aches, body swelling, my hair is falling out, random rash on my face, foot pain that will not go away. Is it the Armour? I know a new company makes it now. I've been fine through all the claims that Armour had changed, but this last refill has me wondering. The one endo in my area is worthless, and I am not sure how to get to the bottom of this. My numbers are all good and have been. Of course, now that I'm on Medicare, I am paying full price for Armour."

• Kas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 21, 2019

For Underactive Thyroid "I was on Nature-Throid for quite a long time and was doing great until it wasn't available. Then, I switched to NP Thyroid for the past year or so. The NP Thyroid has given me horrible insomnia, heart palpitations, terrible anxiety, and many more symptoms. I was so grateful to find this site and read everyone's reviews because I didn't really put it together until I started digging. I don't know what I'm going to do now for meds, but I am not staying on this any longer. The last few batches have been really bad, and I've been feeling much worse. Thank you all for writing!"

• Kat...
• October 1, 2019

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I have been on the NP Thyroid medication for almost 7 years. I did pretty well on it. About 3 months ago, I started feeling really bad. To the point where I had to go to different doctors to figure out why suddenly I was feeling so bad. Well, thousands of dollars of tests later, everything is fine with me, but I still feel like garbage. Then I came across this page, and it all made sense. The NP Thyroid medication no longer looks or smells the same. I have proof, I found an old bottle of the same strength and compared the two. Something changed, and now I will have to figure out what I need to change so I can feel normal again. Shame on you NP Thyroid - Acella for messing up something that worked just fine, but most importantly, messing with people's lives and well-being. Own up to it!!!!!"

• Qui...
• September 23, 2013

For Underactive Thyroid "I first took Armour Thyroid on August 9th, after my doctor said my thyroid was sluggish. I experienced a rash and itchy skin after four days. That is a normal side effect that was rectified by taking half a pill for 7 days then resuming whole pills. The rash and itchiness ended once my body was introduced to taking half a pill. It was an allergic reaction. I have already lost 6 pounds in one month. I expect to lose more and continue to experience good things from here on out with Armour Thyroid. I like that it's bioidentical and is absorbed into our system faster and better than synthetic. That is according to research."

• flo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2014

For Hashimoto's disease "I started off in Oct 2013 on 15 mg of Armour for hypothyroid symptoms. I slowly increased it up to 180 mg by December as per doctor's instructions. I felt a little better, but still bouts of severe fatigue. Suddenly, I woke up last week very energized and started buzzing around cleaning. I felt like I had 3 cups of coffee. Racing heart and anxiety in my chest. I found myself having to find a quiet place to sit and meditate just to try and lower my heart rate. Two days later I went for blood tests. TSH 0.009, Free T3 4.1, and Free T4 1.41. Iron levels and adrenals are fine. Now I am hyperthyroid I guess. I am down to 60mg of Armour. Hopefully I will be able to find a happy balance."

• Hod...
• May 13, 2008

For Underactive Thyroid "I take 6 grains of Armour Thyroid. I do not swallow it whole, I let it melt under my tongue in order for it to become more readily absorbed. I take 2 grains 3 times a day in order for my body to have a continuous supply of the Thyroid hormone. I have more energy, am losing weight, and no more depression."

• Anonymous
• January 31, 2016

For Underactive Thyroid "Had taken Armour Thyroid for 20 years but starting 2 years ago I experienced brain fog, aches and pains which was thought to be fibromyalgia, no energy, severe headaches, insomnia and hard to get out of bed and always tired. I have taken many tests, scans and seen many doctors during that time and couldn't find an answer to my complaints. I felt like I was losing my mind and in desperation began searching the internet and came across information about Armour. I understand Forest Labs bought Armour in 2014 and Actavis bought them in 2015 - lo and behold! I saw complaints which were identical to mine and quit taking them on September 22, 2015. I felt better within 2 days and am angry that I lost 2 years of my life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 12, 2020

For Underactive Thyroid "Almost everyone I know is taking some sort of thyroid medication with varying results and side effects. You just keep trying until you find the one that suits you best. The pharmacists told me more people are happier with Armour Thyroid than any other thyroid medication. But it's different for everyone. Same as the TSH levels, everyone feels better with different levels. All you can do is try and monitor the results. My question will always be, why are so many people having thyroid disease?"

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 29, 2016

For Underactive Thyroid "I had been on Armour Thyroid for about 15 years and always felt good. Somehow the formula must have changed when Forest Labs was bought out, although the new company denies that. I started feeling really jumpy and couldn't get my numbers right. I've been on Nature-Throid for about seven weeks. It took some time to adjust, but now I feel much better. I've read that they don't use the fillers Armour does."