Nature-Throid User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Nature-Throid has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 73 reviews on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Nature-Throid
- Arl...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 7, 2018
For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "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."
- AKt...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- January 10, 2021
For Underactive Thyroid "I have been taking Nature-Throid for 7 years. I had trouble with availability a couple of years ago but rode it out. That incident lasted several months of only being allotted 15-30 pills at a time. This past recall was such an issue. I basically turned in my recalled product and NEVER got reimbursed from RLC Labs or my pharmacy. I'm very upset about it and have contacted both multiple times to no avail. And my doctor was just adjusting my doses when I had to switch and basically redo all my labs after weeks of being on NP-Thyroid. My doctor did prefer Nature-Throid because their increments allowed for more specific dosing. So with NP-Thyroid, I have had to cut some pills in half, but to me that is worth the extra effort. I also found out my insurance will pay for NP-Thyroid vs. Nature-Throid, for which I was paying out of pocket. I will never go back. I honestly do not notice a difference between the two. I just need a reliable company."
Frequently asked questions
- Should you take your thyroid medication at night?
- Why is there a shortage of Nature-Throid?
- Who makes Nature-Throid and where is it manufactured?
- How much does Nature-Throid cost without insurance?
- Liv...
- July 19, 2021
For Thyroid Cancer "I was on synthetic thyroid meds for over 10 years after thyroid cancer. My levels looked fine, said the doctor, but I clearly wasn’t. You’re depressed, said the other doctor. Having had thyroid and then immediately breast cancer, well yes, I guess I am depressed! Loaded me up on antidepressants. I guess I feel better? I know I’m supposed to, but I wasn’t living, I was surviving, and that was a chore! Finally threw myself at the doctor’s feet bawling and said PLEASE treat ME, NOT the lab work!!! Wow, here comes Nature-Throid. My life began again after 10+ years!! Yippee! After a year of finally feeling like myself again, it was recalled. Right back to feeling like I just can’t drag myself out of bed, and that is NOT me!! WHAT is everyone else doing without our wonder drug? The pharmacist told me last week he’s pretty sure it isn’t coming back!! I can’t imagine the rest of my life feeling like this!!!"
- HJJ...
- August 6, 2016
For Hashimoto's disease "I was diagnosed 9 years ago as being hypo. About 2 years ago, they diagnosed me with Hashi's. I started out on Levothyroxine, soon realized I couldn't take generic. Switched to Synthroid. My levels were consistently off every time I went to get labs done. Kept upping the meds. I asked to switch to Armour...was on that for about 9 months. Just recently got my results back. My TPO was a 289...supposed to be below a 34. TSH was a 37.590, supposed to be between 0.450-4.500. My doc is pretty much baffled by these results. Since I have been taking thyroid meds for 9 years. She switched me to Nature-Throid, and I've been taking it for about 7 days now. I'm on 195 mg. I'm praying these meds work."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 15, 2020
For Underactive Thyroid "I have no symptoms of hypothyroid, yet my blood work comes back low for the last 6 months. Started taking Nature-Throid, feel no different, and eyebrows started thinning. Stopped for 2 months, went to a new NP, and she put me back on Nature-Throid. Still feel no difference, and within a week, my hair started falling out rapidly, which I've never had happen. So frustrated, going to stop taking, as clearly doesn't agree with me."
- Reb...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 21, 2022
For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I had a removal of my thyroid, and I was put on three other medications beforehand, 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 off the market, and we are all waiting for it to come back on the market. I am on Amor now, and I have 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-Throid."
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- fro...
- January 2, 2010
For Underactive Thyroid "I can't take Synthroid and am allergic to the fillers in Armour. Nature-Throid is hypoallergenic and has both T3 and T4, so it works really well for me."
- JO ...
- May 30, 2011
For Hashimoto's disease "I have tried Synthroid 150mcg, felt sick and muscle pain for 4-5 years until I tried Nature-Throid. I am living a totally different life since Nature-Throid."
- For...
- May 12, 2016
For Hashimoto's disease "Losing weight slowly, full head of hair grown back, eyebrows back, sleeping much better, and skin conditions calming down."
- Bre...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 1, 2015
For Hashimoto's disease "No side effects. Was clenching teeth on Synthroid. Very pleased with Nature-Throid. $21 without insurance. Happy"
- Anonymous
- April 28, 2011
For Underactive Thyroid "The nice thing about this medication is that it cuts well where Armour is much harder to cut (crumbles) in order to get optimal levels. Sometimes we need to add a bit extra."
- Mat...
- October 14, 2019
For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "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 its formula and never looked back."
- Anonymous
- July 19, 2017
For Hashimoto's disease "I was on Synthroid, it drove me bonkers and took out my hair. I cut out gluten and changed my diet. It all works hand in hand, but Nature-Throid changed my health completely around."
- Did...
- October 31, 2018
For Hashimoto's disease "Sadly, the formulation changed - a LOT. Was doing well on 3 grains, now on 4.5 grains. The shortage is still raging as well, which is frustrating. Moving to a different brand."
- gsw...
- January 21, 2017
For Underactive Thyroid "Works better than Armour Thyroid."
- Zoe...
- April 11, 2015
For Thyroid Cancer "Take 4.5 grains a day. So much better than levothyroxine."
- grA...
- January 28, 2017
For Underactive Thyroid "Do not take this medicine without the supervision of an endocrinologist. It was NOT for me."
- Gia...
- August 14, 2019
For Underactive Thyroid "I've been taking it for a few days, but it makes me feel worse than before, even more tired, no energy at all. I thought I was going to feel better. Some people say they lost a lot of hair."
- Gim...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- November 28, 2016
For Underactive Thyroid "Very bad heart intolerance."
- blu...
- March 1, 2017
For Underactive Thyroid "This medication did not work for me."
- lor...
- August 23, 2010
For Hashimoto's disease "Started taking Nature-Throid and haven't had any changes. Added Cytomel and are hoping this does something."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 23, 2025
For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "The only one that works after 30 years post-thyroidectomy."
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For Hashimoto's disease "I took one 16.5 NP pill, and three hours later I had the worst diarrhea and vomited ever. I had been on Armour 30 mcg for a month with stomach pains and diarrhea, and it was getting worse every day, so I switched to NP. Now I'm on Levothyroxine 30 mcg and feeling better. I'm researching Tirosint and Cytomel as they have minimal ingredients, i.e., no gluten, which is a big no-no for us Hashimoto gals. Good luck to all of finding a good doctor and the right medication for you."