Generic Name: Westhroid (thyroid-desiccated)
Westhroid Reviews
For Underactive Thyroid "I've suffered for many years with low thyroid and had my med/dosage changed many times but still felt no better. About 7 weeks ago I began taking Westhroid Pure. Within the first week, I noticed a difference! Now when I wash my hair, about half the amount of hair falls out, and it seems like some new hair is beginning to grow! I also have more energy and a better mood. I also started on pregnenolone during this time, so know that must also be part of the mood change. I'm very glad to be off the synthetic medications."
For Hashimoto's disease "I have been on Westhroid for two weeks versus Synthroid off and on for four years. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's this month. Westhroid had me feeling like myself within a week. Synthroid had me miserable, nauseous, with constant headaches. Westhroid is for me. I am glad I went the biologic way and I am taking my health back."
For Underactive Thyroid "I have never had a thyroid. After trying several different medicines such as Armour & Synthroid, I was happy to get Westhroid. However, at week 4, my hair is still rough, including my facial hair (I am female, 55), energy level is low, and lots of joint/muscle pain still! The adjustment phase takes SO MUCH TIME & patience, but I am hopeful. Anyone without a thyroid needs all 4 thyroid hormones; T1-T4 calcitonin. Synthetics only have T4, period. I will come back in 2 weeks with an update."
For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "My thyroid was removed in 1990. Nothing worked well for me except Armour. Then suddenly this past year, Armour was impossible to find. They're reformulating and left all of us hanging. I found out about Westhroid researching on the Internet. I've been on Westhroid for 3 months, and it was only a week before I was back to normal. It is the perfect alternative to Armour while Forest Labs leaves the people relying on their product in a lurch."
For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I've been on a combination of Westhroid and Nature-Throid due to the shortages for a couple of months now. Gradually been upping the dose, and FINALLY today, after yesterday's increase, my abdominal bloating is down! I've been afraid to 'up' my dose in fear of not getting enough supply. But the bloating was so bad-none of my clothes fit-and I looked 8 months pregnant. That and other non-abating symptoms forced me to up one more grain, and voila! Now, the other fear is will my doctor 'freak' out? Last labs showed low-end free T's and a very suppressed TSH-which, as we know, makes doctors go nutty. But it does appear Westhroid is a bit easier to get."
For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I had been on this for many years, but the continuing shortage and inability to get this drug in Ontario is too frustrating. I have to get it prepared at a compound pharmacy and the cost is ridiculous as my insurance will not cover it (costs about $170 Cnd for a 3-month supply). I finally decided I would have to switch."
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Other brands
Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, Nature-Throid, WP Thyroid
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Other brands
Armour Thyroid, Niva Thyroid, APur Thyroid
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- Hashimoto's disease
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