NP Thyroid for Hashimoto's disease User Reviews (Page 2)

• Fel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 10, 2019

"I started taking NP Thyroid after Naturethroid and WP went on backorder. Didn't know it until now when I restarted WP that NP has been the cause of my hives, itching, and, of course, weight gain over the last 2 years. Restarted WP, and after 2 days, itching went away."

• DTa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 23, 2019

"I just started this medication today after being on actual Armour thyroid for almost a year. This medication has given me a horrible headache, calf cramps, and stomach issues and pain. I feel like absolute garbage after finally getting my TSH level at a prime level. This stuff is terrible, and the smell is absolutely horrible. Nobody asked me if I wanted the cheaper brand! Obviously, paying Armour pricing is expensive, but I would absolutely keep paying if it meant I don't feel like I do right now. This is so wrong, and it's all about quantity and NOT quality. It's a money game!"

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2022

"WORST MEDICATION EVER! Before this, I was on levothyroxine for 4 years, and a new doctor I was seeing switched me to NP. A month in, I was extremely dizzy to where I couldn’t do normal day-to-day things and was scared of standing in public places because I felt like I was going to fall. I ended up quitting the NP thyroid after 4 months of dealing with this, and a month after quitting, I am almost 100% back to normal."

• DZG...
• July 31, 2015

"NP is the best NDT on the market today. I have tried EVERYTHING. Was suggested this by Mayo Clinic in MN. I would give it a '10,' but it's very, very hard to get exactly right. You will have ups and downs, which technically isn't the fault of the medication. Don't increase your dosage too quickly, happened to me a few times. BE PATIENT and RESEARCH. It will take time to get back to 'normal.' Good luck and DON'T QUIT!"

• Sic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2019

"I was on Armour Thyroid as was doing okay. Not great, but certainly better than when I was on Synthroid. Then my pharmacy changed my prescription to NP Thyroid from ACE without telling me, and I have been horribly sick to my stomach, headaches, exhausted, confused, and foggy-brained. No medicine is worth this."

• E v...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2019

"New batch has a horrible, horrible cat litter smell, thicker pills, and speckles on it! Different formula for sure, especially after consuming it, my thyroid is super swollen, and I’m having body aches, something I get when I eat dairy or food I am not supposed to! This is unacceptable. I tried reaching out by phone and email to Acella and no answer! We want answers now!!!! This is harming us patients with this autoimmune disorder. If you want your money's worth, give us something worthy, please, we’re begging you, we need this medication to stay alive and in good shape for the sake of our family and jobs!"

• Lit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2020

"I have noticed a change in health within 2 weeks of a change in taste on the batch of NP Thyroid I received. It changed in October 2019. It appears a sweetener and something else were added to the pills. More fillers and less medicine. I even inquired at the pharmacy that I got it from if there was an ingredient change. They checked the computer and said no. I haven't felt well since the change."

• Dai...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 31, 2018

"After 3 years of a hellish ordeal with Synthroid, I decided to quit thyroid hormone replacement. Synthroid was literally killing me. The worst I've ever felt. 6 months after stopping Synthroid, I was 'allowed' to take NDT. I took Armour for over a year, and while it worked great to suppress TSH, I still had hypo symptoms. After 15 months on Armour, I was accidentally dispensed NP Thyroid without knowing what it was. After I verified it to be an NDT, I took it. After 2 months on NP, I didn't feel perfect, but I noticed the sweating was gone and constipation resolved. After 4 months, everything was going well, the pharmacy corrected their 'mistake' and gave me Armour. Back to the constipation/sweating. I had to fight to get back NP. Five months, no excessive sweating or constipation, and I'm dreaming again (yay 4 REM) and taking fewer naps in the P.M., like I used to do as if my life depended on it. I recommend you try NP Thyroid if you have T4-to-T3 conversion issues. I wish you the best, and I hope you regain your life."

• Sun...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 30, 2019

"I was on Synthroid for about 15 years, it made my hair fall out, and I was always exhausted. I told my endocrine doc, and he told me that it wasn’t the Synthroid, it was my Hashimoto's :-( Fast forward to two years ago, I moved and got a new doctor and hairdresser. The hairdresser asked me how long I’d been on Synthroid, I told him 15 years. He said to get on a natural NP Thyroid. I did and immediately felt better, and my hair came in thick and shiny!"

• KKa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 10, 2019

"Switched from Levothyroxine to NP Thyroid in Aug 2017 and have been very happy with the response - finally feeling a bit normal and lost some weight. But this last refill, the smell and taste are AWFUL!! Like others have reported, I called Acella and got the standard answer that it can vary from batch to batch - but I’ve been on it for 2 years, and it’s never been like this! Hope they get it straightened out soon!!"

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 13, 2019

"Loved NP Thyroid but then started feeling really ill. Migraines, fatigue, nausea, joint pain, brain fog, etc. This was my lifesaver and now just horrible. My doctor switched me to medication from a compounding pharmacy. So disappointed in Acella Pharmaceuticals for changing what was a wonderful product."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 20, 2020

"Was on Armour Thyroid for years. I needed to increase my dose last year and was given NP Thyroid as a supplement. I became regulated by December 2019. By March 2020, I was hypo again. I went in and my doctor couldn't believe I had fallen so fast. He is struggling to let me use NDT because he believes in levothyroxine. I increased the dose, four weeks later, I was almost comatose, so I called to raise again. Only mildly better, but still hypo. I talked to the admin of a thyroid Facebook page who said to stick to Armour only! NP was reformulated in September 2019, and the company won't admit to it, but many have fallen hypo since!"

• Mrs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2021

"I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in early 2019. Since then, I was on levothyroxine. My thyroid levels were constantly showing as normal on my labs, but I always felt the symptoms of being hypothyroid. I went to an endocrinologist for the first time 2-3 months ago, and she prescribed me 90 mcg of NP Thyroid to be taken one half of a tablet daily. I noticed that the pill has a porky smell, like pig sweat? But it doesn’t bother me much, and I take it down quickly so I don’t taste it. I have since lost 10 lbs, and I feel so amazing. I feel like myself again, motivated to clean, clear-headed, calm. I really hope that I don’t ever get a bad batch because I love how I feel on NP Thyroid."

• Vpa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 11, 2020

"I was originally on generic levothyroxine, which I felt horrible on and had to be given 175 mcg to feel even marginally better. Switched doctors and requested Armour, at the time (2014), insurance covered it. Not sure when the Armour reformulation happened, but I've always felt at the most NORMAL on it. There were changed healthcare laws and my insurance booted Armour, so I had to start taking NP. It was awful. I would swing from hyper to hypo in the span of days, constantly losing hair, skin was breaking out and dry, had to take so many supplements to even out the symptoms of Hashimoto's. Was told there was a recall on my NP dose back in June 2020. Decided to switch back to Armour and just pay out of pocket. Three months later, I am feeling like a human being again."

• Don...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 5, 2021

"Switched from other brand after moving to a naturopath Dr. to help with my Hashimoto's. I really would not recommend Thyroid NP. For the last 2 years, I’ve had stomach burning, enough to make me think it was an ulcer, and loss of eyebrows and hair on my head, absolutely zero energy, leg aches, weight gain, and a massively foggy brain as of lately… I’ve been off for 3 days, and I can already feel the difference. Leaving my naturopath and heading back to my regular Dr. for Synthroid. I didn’t connect the dots until recently. And this stuff is not regulated well, it had 3 recalls in the last year… that’s not good."

• goo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 28, 2019

"I'm amazed at the negative feedback on NP. I've been on it for over two years and have loved it. My dosage has just been increased, but I have had zero side effects and feel great on it. It really goes to show that we are all so different and what works for one person may not for another. Good luck to each of you on your journey to feel better."

• NP ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 6, 2025

"I started on Armor, which seemed to be good. I switched to NP Thyroid 'cause of $$$. For the first few years, I was okay, before the recall, Hashimoto's intensified like the mg’s were too low. I had some extra purchased for travel, went to that, and felt better. After the recall, the drugmaker said the problem was corrected. In 2024, it seems this desiccated thyroid pill level is still not balanced. I guess because thyroid comes from animals, you can't guarantee the animals' thyroid is healthy. It's now 2025, I'm still on NP Thyroid, but the pharmacy sold me another desiccated thyroid product as a replacement - pill stamp is N743 - drugmaker ANI. I stopped using this one 'cause of symptoms, I made sure the pharmacy gave me NP Thyroid, stamp is Acella - AP331. It is working better than that N743, but the AP331 seems to still be low on potency, it takes a lot to feel good. I'm not sure what to do next. Still on AP331, but not feeling my best. Will be looking for another alternative."

• Dew...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 8, 2020

"Started on T4, zombie. Then Armour, that went downhill. I was then put on Naturethroid, that went downhill, and I changed to NP last year. I have become insular, don't want to go out much, have gained 2 stone, from a size UK 8 to UK 12. Very irritable, angry. Hair loss has increased (it never really stopped, only slowed up). Skin conditions that went away, granuloma annulare, have flared up. General feeling that if I died tomorrow, I wouldn't care. I am not depressed. Armour is 400 euro a month here in Ireland now, I can't afford that. Don't know what to do? Will try to change to Naturethroid or I guess back to synthetic T4, but will ask for T3 this time around."

• Bar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2018

"Switched to NP Thyroid after the Nature Throid shortage. It drove my FT3 levels to the top of the range and my FT4 levels below normal. Tired, aching, and weight gain. Now my doctor has cut my dosage because of the high FT3, and my symptoms are even worse. As soon as I can, I am switching back to Nature Throid."

• bec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2019

"I've been on the 60 mg for a couple of months with no improvement to any of my symptoms. Dr. upped me to 90 mg about 3 weeks ago, again, with no improvement. I feel like I am taking a worthless placebo and am wasting my time, and now, my local pharmacies are having trouble filling it due to a warehouse backorder. At least there have been no side effects for me, but I'd rather have some minor side effect with a drug that does what it's supposed to than something that doesn't work at all."

• ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2018

"I have Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism. I had been taking Levothyroxine for 7 years and continued to feel awful-always tired and gained weight like crazy. I recently found a new primary care physician and OBGYN who both recommended I try NP Thyroid (and selenium) given my continued and worsening symptoms while taking Levothyroxine. I think my NP Thyroid dosage was too high the first time I started taking it because I felt extreme anxiety, my heart racing, little appetite, and I would cry probably every other day for no reason. I was taking this 60 mg NP Thyroid for 6 weeks. After reporting the side effects I experienced to my doctor, she cut my dosage in half for now, and my side effects have subsided. I do have to say that despite cutting the dosage, I am feeling better than I had been while taking Levothyroxine."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2018

"This medication may as well be a placebo. I only took it because of the NatureThroid shortage, and I’ve been miserable the whole 90 days. No energy, brain fog, and raging insomnia (hence this review at 4:58 am, after finally falling asleep at 1 am), and now screwed-up menstrual cycles to add to the joy."

• CJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2020

"I was taking Armour Thyroid for a couple of years and doing fine. When I changed pharmacies, they automatically filled my prescription with NP Thyroid. I'm nearly 90 days into NP Thyroid, and my aches and pains have increased, and I'm exhausted by 3 pm. When I get home from work, I sometimes have to take a short nap just to function. Also, my nails are breaking. I haven't had my numbers tested recently, but I'm having my prescription refilled with AT!!!!!"

• Cat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 20, 2019

"Has anyone learned any more about this cat urine odor and taste on recent tablets? I couldn't even get down one dose, and I'm having trouble getting my doc to call in some Armour. I won't take this any longer. Something is definitely wrong here. The pharmacist tells me it varies, but in all the years I've taken this drug, it has NEVER looked or tasted like this. It's disgusting."

• Coo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 17, 2018

"I was humming along great on Naturethroid until I couldn’t get it. Compounded worked great until I had a reaction to a batch. Now I’m on NP Thyroid and did fine at first but now have no energy and brain fog. Also, skin breakouts and lower immunity. Can’t wait to get back to Naturethroid."