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Armour Thyroid for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal User Reviews (Page 2)

Armour Thyroid has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 29 reviews for the treatment of Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal. 41% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 31% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Armour Thyroid

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

"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?"

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

"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!!"

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  • Callie
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 12, 2021

"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

"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."

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

"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."

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  • Dona...
  • January 6, 2015

"My energy is back to where it use to be. I feel normal"

10 / 10
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  • kaloka
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 15, 2013

"Armour thyroid gave back my happy life."

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