Albuterol

[Rimbaud]

I know this is not your typical question but I'm curious if anyone knows anything about this. My wife just got her script of Albuterol filled & on the package it says this drug will no longer be available after 2008. Does anyone know anything about this? Any info would be appreciated.

[gtbro1]

I know this is not your typical question but I'm curious if anyone knows anything about this. My wife just got her script of Albuterol filled & on the package it says this drug will no longer be available after 2008. Does anyone know anything about this? Any info would be appreciated.

Isn't that an inhaler that works like clenbuteral? I know that wasn't what you asked I was just curious.I think that's what it is ..

[trab]

If its aerosol, or vapor of any kind they are cutting that stuff all for the effect on Ozone and air quality is what a nurse told me.

I used to get a nasal (sinus med) one that worked GREAT! Then they turned it to liquid and its not so good.

[Rimbaud]

The script was for an inhaler.

[trab]

I think they are trying to phase out all gas propelled delivery drugs.

[Rimbaud]

I think they are trying to phase out all gas propelled delivery drugs.

That was what I was thinking but I wasn't 100%. I thought I also heard they weren't going to use Albuterol anymore either. That would really be a shame - hell of a drug when you can't breath.

[Luolamies]

If they are pulling inhalable albuterol off the market there, maybe she can get the pills, 2 mg pill before benching helps alot. Everytime i have asked a specific drug from the doc i've got it. I propably have enough albuterol to last a decade...

[delta9mda]

my dentist just scriped me vykoden (just in case ) and he said put em in the door of the fridge and that they will keep for 3 years longer like that. so what does this mean, store your tabs of anything on the fridge.

[gtbro1]

my dentist just scriped me vykoden (just in case ) and he said put em in the door of the fridge and that they will keep for 3 years longer like that. so what does this mean, store your tabs of anything on the fridge.

What is VYKODEN? Is that generic for vicodin?

[trab]

It's Hydrocodone, dont take Vics lightly guys.

The chemists did SUCH a good job of breeding out that bad narcotic side effects tath its very hard to
know your Screwing around with somthing truly dangerous.
Very hard to tell youve gone too far on a run of them. Till its TOO LATE.

The bouncing withdrawls of that short acting Narc is even worst than longeracting morphines.
The shit has NO use in your drug collection.NONE.
Too many Drs are casual with the shit, and truth is that Dr may have a problem with them too.

[gtbro1]

It's Hydrocodone, dont take Vics lightly guys.

The chemists did SUCH a good job of breeding out that bad narcotic side effects tath its very hard to
know your Screwing around with somthing truly dangerous.
Very hard to tell youve gone too far on a run of them. Till its TOO LATE.

The bouncing withdrawls of that short acting Narc is even worst than longeracting morphines.
The shit has NO use in your drug collection.NONE.
Too many Drs are casual with the shit, and truth is that Dr may have a problem with them too.

   I couldn't abuse em if I tried...make me vomit even in normal doses

[Vet]

I know this is not your typical question but I'm curious if anyone knows anything about this. My wife just got her script of Albuterol filled & on the package it says this drug will no longer be available after 2008. Does anyone know anything about this? Any info would be appreciated.

Here:
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=2222599

CFC-Free Inhalers: Time to Make the Switch

Many people who use inhalers containing the drug albuterol will need to change their inhalers. Manufacturers are phasing out one type of albuterol inhaler, called a CFC inhaler, and increasing production of another, called an HFA inhaler. If you use an albuterol inhaler, here’s what you need to know.

What Is Albuterol?
Albuterol is a type of drug known as a short-acting beta2-agonist. It quickly relaxes and opens airways and relieves asthma symptoms. This is a quick-relief medicine that only lasts about four hours. It does not prevent asthma attacks. Some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) also use albuterol inhalers.

Why Are CFC Inhalers Being Phased Out?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has told makers of albuterol inhalers that they must stop using the ozone-depleting propellants called chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which send albuterol into the lungs.

Manufacturers have already begun to make or ramp up production of CFC-free inhalers, also called hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) inhalers, in advance of the December 31, 2008 deadline.

This decision resulted from the United States’ participation in the Montreal Protocol, a 1987 international treaty to eliminate the production and consumption of ozone-depleting chemicals. The American Lung Association led the successful effort to have metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) exempted from the Montreal Protocol in 1994, to give inhaler manufacturers time to develop CFC-free devices and provide an adequate transition time for patients and doctors.

What Should I Do?
Some people have already switched over to the new HFA inhalers, either because they want to get comfortable with the new product or because their CFC inhaler is no longer available. Since everyone who uses an albuterol inhaler will have to stop using CFC inhalers by the end of 2008, now is a good time to speak with your physician about making the change. To get an HFA inhaler, you’ll need your doctor to write a new prescription—your pharmacist can’t simply substitute the new inhaler for your existing CFC inhaler prescription.

The FDA has found that HFA inhalers are safe and effective, and patients should not find any significant differences from their CFC inhalers. But it is possible that some patients might find that the new inhalers have a slightly different taste or feel. Since all HFA inhalers do not contain the same inactive ingredients, you may want to try out more than one kind in advance of the deadline to find the one you are most comfortable with.

Will I See a Price Difference?
There can be a significant price difference between the CFC inhalers and the new HFA inhalers, particularly if you currently use a generic CFC inhaler. The HFA inhalers cost from $30 to $60, compared with $5 to $25 for a generic CFC inhaler. The price difference is most likely to have an impact on patients without health insurance.

“Depending on your insurance, these new inhalers may be more expensive, but our hope is that as more people move to the CFC-free delivery method that the price will come down,” says Norman H. Edelman, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of the American Lung Association.

If you have questions about the transition to HFA inhalers or to learn about assistance programs that may help you pay for your prescriptions, including a coupon offer, call the American Lung Association Lung HelpLine at 1-800-LUNG-USA, and press “2” to speak to a nurse or respiratory therapist.

How Can I Reduce My Dependence on Albuterol Inhalers?
Since albuterol inhalers are not meant to control asthma in the long term, if you are using your inhaler more than two to three times a week, it means your asthma is not being properly controlled.

“If you are using your albuterol inhaler more frequently than this, talk to your doctor about taking inhaled steroids, which are recommended by the National Institutes of Health for controlling asthma,” says Dr. Edelman. Inhaled steroids reduce the airway swelling that makes asthma attacks more likely.

It is important to see your doctor regularly if you have asthma. Over time, you may need to increase or lower your dose of medicine, or change the type of medicine you take. Work with your doctor to find the best treatment to control your asthma.

[Rimbaud]

Thanks Vet.

[dogpound]

When I got out of the hospital not too long ago they gave me a script for a bottle of vicodin. I wasn't really in any much pain at all, but they still gave it to me. Kind of curious to try it now:)

[danielson]

When I got out of the hospital not too long ago they gave me a script for a bottle of vicodin. I wasn't really in any much pain at all, but they still gave it to me. Kind of curious to try it now:)

They are good stuff, try 3 or 4 with a few beers.