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[Nightowlz]

Anyone else take this? They had a Recall on certain NDC & Lot numbers.

I called Wal-Mart & asked if mine was included in the Recall & was told No. I'm pretty sure it is though. I think my last 3 refills are included. They are a different color plus smell & taste different. I take it sublingually.

Says it has 115% T3 in it.

I have lost 17 lbs, headache, can't sleep, moody etc.

Wondering how I was losing weight while sitting around eating chocolate & fruit snacks. LOL!!!

I found the NDC number on the printout Wal-Mart gave me which is the same recall #. I have no way of knowing what the lot #'s are? I don't believe Wal-Mart is being honest with me?

[KarenQVC]

Who knows and, really who cares.  You need to get to your dr. and have him review your case.  You also need to be tested for diabetes.

In the meantime, call the dr.'s office and see what they recommend.

[tends2dogs]

@Nightowlz I can't help you about the recall, but I would bet anything that you have slipped into hyperthyroid.  If you have lost 17 pounds without changing your diet, your dose is too high right now.  Do you have Hashimotos?  I do and we tend to swap back and forth from hypo to hyper.  Your other symptoms seem to point to hyper.  When I have gone into hyper I had heart palpitations, heartburn, sweating, felt really hot, and my appetite is out of control, but lost weight.  My PA told be that every body system gears into overdrive when you are hyper.  She had me go off my meds for a week or so and sure enough, the symptoms went away and I was able to ease back onto my regular dose.  I take Armour.

I would call my doc and ask for bloodwork.  Good luck.

[Dinaki]

I have been dignosed with thyroid desease two years ago. My American doctor gave Synthroid tablets to take. I grasp one tablet in the morning on an empty stomach.

[Sadiesadie]

@Nightowlz : Wow! Well, I care. I get my refills at Walgreens and got my refill done about a week and a half ago. It's just dawning on me that you said yours are sublingual. I take tablets.

But, if you are losing that much weight it doesn't sound right.

 Have you googled that recall and have you called the doc to let them know?
it doesn't sound good. Sure wish I could have given you some actual imformation.

Good luck

[RespectLife]

@Nightowlz 

I take NP.  I rec'd the same notice from Wegman's.  Called and told me to come in and exchange my balance.

Then the insurance company refused to cover it and I would have had to pay!  So I just took them home.

Weg Pham said it was such a small lot that was affected and mine wasn't in it.  She said I would notice if my pills were affected in that it is an untentional dosage increase.  She said your heart would be racing and it would be working too fast.  Those seem to be the symptoms you are having!!!!!

 She also said it was a very recent recall and wouldn't be my previous scripts that I might have finished.

I haven't noticed a change.  I haven't lost a single pound in over a year on NP.  I have not felt relief really from the symptoms.  Doc said my numbers are good and didn't want to change or increase my dosage.

I have noticed the last two refils had an 'odor/taste' change, kinda yucky taste and smell!  Previously they were kinda fruity.  Did you notice that?

I would def make an appt. with your doc.  You seem to be getting too high of amounts..but I am not a doctor!

I am definitely keeping my upcoming appt.  Just not satisfied with the results.

[RespectLife]

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@tends2dogs wrote:

@Nightowlz I can't help you about the recall, but I would bet anything that you have slipped into hyperthyroid.  If you have lost 17 pounds without changing your diet, your dose is too high right now.  Do you have Hashimotos?  I do and we tend to swap back and forth from hypo to hyper.  Your other symptoms seem to point to hyper.  When I have gone into hyper I had heart palpitations, heartburn, sweating, felt really hot, and my appetite is out of control, but lost weight.  My PA told be that every body system gears into overdrive when you are hyper.  She had me go off my meds for a week or so and sure enough, the symptoms went away and I was able to ease back onto my regular dose.  I take Armour.

I would call my doc and ask for bloodwork.  Good luck.

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@tends2dogs 

I have Hasimoto.  My antibodies are still off the charts.  357!  Suppose to be 9. 

I have never gone in hyper I don't think.  I haven't lost one single lb since this all started despite strict diet and daily exercise.

My GP is treating me.  We have tried 3 meds so far.

May I ask what type of doctor you ladies are seeing?  It is still impossible to get into a real appt, but I think I need a specialist.

I called 2 endos a while back and neither would take me w/o a full eval prior to see if they would even treat me.  Really frustrated, esp. w/ the weight.

[Mindy D]

@Nightowlz 

HERE'S THE RECALL INFORMATION 

Recall is due to superpotency and it can cause weight loss as you describe. 

Risk Statement: Patients being treated for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), who receive superpotent NP Thyroid, may experience signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) which include, but are not limited to, weight loss, heat intolerance, fatigue, muscle weakness, hypertension, chest pain, rapid heart rate, or heart rhythm disturbances. Pregnant women who take superpotent NP Thyroid may also experience negative maternal and fetal outcomes including miscarriage and/or impairment to fetal development. Patients should talk to their healthcare professional before they stop taking their NP Thyroid medicine. To date, Acella has received two reports of adverse events known to be related to this recall.

NP Thyroid (thyroid tablets, USP) is composed of levothyroxine and liothyronine, and used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). The products subject to recall are packed in 100-count bottles. See product images.

To best identify the product, the NDC’s, Product Description, Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates are listed. These lots were distributed nationwide in the USA to Acella’s direct ac

All lot numbers, product photos, contact numbers are here:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiq25je1pjqAhUKbKwKHYZVCtwQ...

[tends2dogs]

@RespectLife   I see a PA at a preventive care clinic in Grand Rapids Michigan.  I have gone there for years.  After being initially diagnosed by labs and by symptoms, I was started on Armour.  They do not prescribe Synthroid there.  I don't remember what my antibodies were when they checked me for Hashimotos.  That was the one and only time they checked them.  She said I could have them checked whenever I wanted, but she would not treat me any differently.  She does labs once a year.  I adjust accordingly to my symptoms.  They really listen at this clinic.  They don't prescribe by the parameters that are on the lab sheets.  They prescribe by how I feel.  I would guess if you are gaining weight, you are not on a high enough dose.  Your doctor may not raise your dose because you are falling into the "normal" parameters.  Everyone is different.  You can't go by what is normal for one person is normal for another.  I have never been to an endo. I would look for a clinic that leans a little more natural than one that is by the book.  

One other interesting thing about this clinic.  They don't do mammograms.  They perform thermograms.  I have had one each year for close to 15 years.  

I hope you can find someone that can help you.  It makes all the difference when you are level.  You feel happy !!

[RespectLife]

@tends2dogs 

Thank you for your sharing info.  Armour was the second med we tried.

I have been feeling I need to seek care elsewhere since before Covid, then got stuck in all that. 

I hear what you are saying to treat me, not my paperwork!  I did try to push more at the last appt. but didn't get anywhere.

Once this is over, I need to start all over again for treatment I feel is helping me.

They do run full thyroid panels on me so I see every 6 mos. that my antibodies are still off the charts.  My previous doc didn't even run full panels!  So I am better w/ this doc, but not where I need to be.

Thanks again....