Thyroid desiccated and Brain Fog: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 18, 2020

For Underactive Thyroid "Today, I suddenly found out that Nature-Throid medication has been recalled and is no longer available. I've been on it for over a year. However, after reading about the recall, it makes me wonder how long the subpotency has actually occurred because my last TSH values in Feb 2020 were higher than they have been in a long time. I have a lot of symptoms of hypo: constipation, hair loss, brittle nails, fatigue, brain fog, dry skin, etc. However, when my doctor tried to up the dose to the next highest, I had horrible heart palpitations. I'm scared and concerned because I have so many allergies and intolerances. This medication contained no excipients that caused me issues. The only one available like it is Tirosint, which only contains T4. My doctor called it in, and it's not covered by insurance, so I have to go through a specialty pharmacy. I am so angry."

• Lan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "I could only last 10 days on NP Thyroid. I became so much more exhausted I couldn’t get myself out of bed. Increased brain fog. Increased headaches. Increased depression. Increased water retention. Stomach became bloated and developed constipation. I’ve been off of it for 5 days and still feeling off. I’m very sensitive to drugs, but this has never happened to me with other thyroid medications."

• GST...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2022

For Hashimoto's disease "Terrible med. Unbeknownst to me, the pharmacy gave it to me in the place of Armour, which I have been taking for years and works great. I took NP Acella for about a month and a half, and all of my symptoms came back with a vengeance. I gained weight, became fatigued and depressed, started losing hair, couldn't sleep at night, had brain fog, etc. Went back to Armour and was fine again. If I could, I would give NP Thyroid Acella a 0. Also, I wish pharmacists warned us when they replace a prescription."

• zop...
• August 15, 2021

For Hashimoto's disease "Stopped responding to Tirosint after a couple of years, dose was pushed up to the point tipped me towards hyperthyroidism - along with a lot of life stressors at once became clinically hyperthyroid. I was waking up shaking with anxiety and had full-on mania, requiring tons of diazepam to get to baseline of rational thought. Switched to NP 60 and feeling well 6 weeks in. I’m less stressed out, better energy, less joint pain, much less back pain, more focused (less brain fog), have been a bit apathetic, but I’m an excellent procrastinator. Everyone is different, and endocrine diseases are difficult to stabilize. I have multiple autoimmune diseases and chronic migraines. Still early days on NP. My last labs I was hypo (3 weeks off Tirosint and prior to starting NP). I’ll see what the labs say, but so far so good. “He who tastes knows.” All reviews are anecdotal, not empirical. Make your medication choices based on what you and your physician think is appropriate for you, not someone else."

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

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I had my right thyroid removed 4 years ago. They started me out on levothyroxine 50 mg. My side effects were itchy eyes, brain fog, and tired every day around 4:00. The doctor changed my medication to Armour 30 mg and 15 mg. I loved it for 3 years. The start of my 4 years was good until July 2021. Side effects were bad weight gain, brain fog so bad I was having trouble with having a conversation. 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 effects, told her I stopped 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 30 mg and levothyroxine 50 mg. My side effects now are losing my hair, tired, cold, weight gain. I have only been on this for a month and a half. I am hoping it will lessen over time."

• Lpj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2022

For Hashimoto's disease "I just got diagnosed today. I cried. I hope this medicine helps me. I am tired of being itchy, tired, bloated, with brain fog, no energy, constipation, and weight gain. This all started with itch about 5 years ago. Anyone have itch? It can go from itch to burning, sharp neuro pain. I am not sure if one ailment has anything to do with the Hashimoto. Years ago, I took thyrosol but was not diagnosed with HD. I am giving the med a 10 because I am hoping it works."

• Lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2018

For Hashimoto's disease "I just discovered that the pharmacy substituted my Armour with NP. I have been feeling depressed and having brain fog shortly after switching, and now I know why. This stuff is garbage!"

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "I too have had foggy brain, fatigue, muscle aches, insomnia, and anxiety on this drug. I am stopping it and seeing my doctor next week."