Paul Says:
I Just Found Out The Fda Pulled Asthmanefrin Off The Shelves
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Saphrona Says:
I've been sitting here crying because the pharmacist just told me that AsthmaNefrin was taken off the market. I look on the internet and it's been recalled by the FDA because it has caused chest pain and has many complaints. This decision by the FDA will kill people like me because I get a paradoxical reaction to Albuterol and Levalbuterol. They work completely different. Different drug. If I go to the emergency because I can't breathe, they save me with ephinephrine, the same drug that AsthmaNefrin is. And look in any drug book, Albuterol and Levalbuterol has worse side-effects than Epinephrine. I have to have my rescue inhaler with me everyday. The Primatene tablets are horrible, causing extreme anxiety and don't mix with my antidepressant. I was on cortisone for years and now I can't tolerante at all. I've stayed healthy and my lungs are good using Singulair and AsthaNefrin. Singulair can't stop an asthma attack. This is really going to ruin my life! What am I going to do?
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Primatene Mist is now available in a couple of stores!! I have one in my possession, greedily grabbing it at a local Walgreens. Walgreens has it online and in stores. CVS just has it in stores, according to their website. Haven't seen it at Wal-Mart. The price at both stores is $29.99. This is certainly higher than the $18.00 or so that I remember from 2011. It can be carried in a pocket easily. I believe the number of doses,160 per unit, is also lower than before. Plus, according to the directions, one should spray one dose in the air before taking a dose. That doesn't make much sense. However, the good news is that it seems to work as before. It was such a blessed relief feeling my lungs actually open after taking it, a feeling that I never remotely got from the expensive and nearly useless Albuterol. I hope that it will eventually be available at Wal-Mart and some other stores, as that would probably lower the price. In the meantime, rejoice!
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Roy Says:
For those who were distraught about Primatene Mist being pulled off the market in 2011, it appears to have been re-released as an over the counter inhaler with the same active ingredient:
https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/NewsEvents/ucm624994.htm
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Sue Says:
Sadly enough, Asthmanefrin was recalled because the head of the FDA wanted to force people to buy Obamacare. That was the article that came up at 3am this morning. I think they said his name is Michael Cohen. He needs to be fired immediately and tied to a tree where we can all go by and spit on him. I’d rather whack him with a bat, but that’s illegal. Spit would be very fitting.
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Paul Says:
Great news!! Amphastar, the maker of the discontinued Primatene Mist, says on their website that a reformulated Primatene Mist is coming on the market soon! If true this is incredible news. I have a zero co-pay for the albuterol prescription inhaler but would gladly pay out of pocket for Primatene Mist because it works so much better. Go to the new primatene.com website for more info. Wow, this is huge!!
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Redskin Says:
Re: RxStallion (# 75) 
If you need a nebulizer for Asthmanefrin buy the OMRON NEU22V for $169.00. It is a high quality japanese made item. I have had mine for over 3 years and never had a problem with it!
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Tim Says:
Re: Saphrona (# 2)
Where do you get Albuterol from? It's a prescription only med as far as I know. Albuterol is what I should be using but requires constant repeat trips to er. I'm using asthmanefrin as a substitute but the relief is very limited in time
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Paul Says:
According to a March 2018 conference call from Amphastar, the maker of the original Primatene Mist is hopeful in getting the new Primatene Mist back on the market, maybe later this year! If true this is huge! Of course, since the FDA is involved nothing is guaranteed, and I won't totally believe it until I get my grubby little paws on a unit at the store. However, this is the best news I have heard about an asthma inhaler in years...
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Paul Says:
Re: Sherri (# 74)
Sadly, Primatene Mist has been off the market for years, courtesy of the stupidity and apathy of the FDA. (Sorry for the editorial). As an update to my post # 72, I tried the EpiMist product. It is a little pricey and unlike Primatene Mist, cannot be carried in one's pocket. When one inhales it, the mist is so fine that you can't feel anything. It is not nearly as effective as Primatene Mist was. I would estimate about 50% as effective. But it is better than nothing. My favorite alternate is still AsthmaNefrin, assuming one can find a decent atomizer or nebulizer. Thankfully they still have the refills available.
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Paul Says:
Re: RxStallion (# 75)
The AsthmaNefrin starter kit is no longer available because the atomizer that came with the kit was very unreliable and clogged up often, rendering it useless. Apparently, the maker of AsthmaNefrin couldn't come up with an alternative. However, all is not lost. There are some similar types of units made by other companies that can be used. Search this thread for them. To me, AsthmaNefrin is the best alternative for Primatene Mist that is available, although it is somewhat inconvenient to use. I hope this helps your daughter.
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RxStallion Says:
I am a pharmacist and was curious why the asthmanefrin starter kit is no longer available? My daughter has asthma and I’ve thought about trying it because the albuterol doesn’t help much and I have other customers asking me as well.
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Sherri Says:
Re: Saphrona (# 15)
Does anyone know if you can purchase Primatene mist? And where?
Thank you.
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Jack Says:
It's worse now. Now that Obamacare is in full force, the inhalers for Asthma like Albuterol and Advair and in fact all the current medications for chronic illnesses can be controlled. So they have hiked the price up sky high. Without insurance, Advair, for instance is upwards of $1200 per inhaler. If you have Platinum or (highest level of the Affordable care act) you can get it for $50 copay. Anyway, the government, through the FDA wants to kill off all the chronic illness sufferers. With them gone, or at least significantly out of the way, it makes it so that the public will more easily accept a single payer system. With a single payer system in place the government can systematically kill any group or people they wish. However, ultimately, this will cause life expectancy to rise, because of the ability to kill off the compromised. So they'll say, "Oh, since we've gone to single payer we are so much healthier, people love this system..." So now you know.
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Paul Says:
Hi everyone. I thought you may be interested to know that the new EpiMist epinephrine spray is now available at the Dr. Natural Healing, Inc. website. This product has been promised for 3 years or so and according to the website it is (amazingly) FDA approved. It is a liquid type spray. The unit contains 250 sprays and sells for $65. According to the site, the usual price is $75 but the $65 may be a Black Friday special. Shipping is free. The drawback is that to my knowledge this is the only place where one may buy this. A couple years ago the plan was to put it in retail & drug stores. I just placed an order for one so I cannot vouch for its effectiveness. I have tried their Prime Asthma Relief. The dry power used in that product takes some getting used to and while it was better than nothing, it in no way matched up to Primatene Mist. EpiMist seems to be more promising since it is a liquid spray that one inhales. I'll give a further review after I receive & try it. And least there is now some hope that we can have a decent epinephrine inhaler available again. I'd be happy to hear your thoughts if you buy one. By the way, I still see an occasional AsthmaNefrin box at the local WalMart, so they are still making them. Happy holidays!
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Saphrona Says:
Re: Saphrona (# 62)
I am Saphrona. I forgot to write: I get the 1/2 off deduction from the price of Asthmanefrin because I went to my doctor and had him prescribe it for me. Shopko pharmacy gives me a pack of 30 for $25. It's saving me a lot of money. Thanks to my doctor and Shopko!
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Paul Says:
Re: iwasrobbed (# 69)
I know there was a recall for the atomizers shortly after they came onto the market. The reason for the recall was the top plastic piece was cheap and broke easily. I called the company at the time and they promptly sent me a new atomizer which was better. I don't know if the recall is still in effect or if they would honor it since they don't seem to make them anymore. However, it wouldn't hurt to give them a call to ask. According to their website, their # is 1-855-999-3926. Good luck!
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iwasrobbed Says:
Hi, I read there was a nationwide store recall on AsthmaNefrin atomizers, but what about the devices people bought and still own? Did they [AsthmaNefrin owner] ever issue some type of recall with a refund to the general public? I currently own 3, all broke and useless to me for about 3 years now. Can I get a refund for all the AsthmaNefrin units I bought?
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Paul Says:
Hi John. I personally haven't ordered from the asthmanefrin.com site since I have a WalMart close by that still stocks it occasionally, thank God. You can also try WalMart.com. There is another source I forgot to mention: FamilyOTC.com. I did order from them some time ago and received it fairly quick. They sell it for $35 a box w/free shipping for orders over $99. Good luck! Isn't it ridiculous the length we have to go through to get relief?
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John Says:
I SEE YOUR POST WITH GREAT Hope, That Astmaferine is still available!!! Could you tell me if you have received a shipment from their website? {Please PLEASE Please)
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Paul Says:
Hi everyone. I still see an occasional box of AsthmaNefrin at my local WalMart for just under $27. Also, the asthmanefrin.com website seems to be back in operation. They sell it for $30 per box plus shipping. Unfortunately the cheapest shipping for 2 boxes was almost $14. They still do not have the atomizers. On a different note, there doesn't seem to be any news about a Primatene Mist replacement. Also, the promised EpiMist on the drnaturalhealing site is still just a promise. I tried their dry powder product. While it is better than nothing the dryness can cause one to cough upon inhalation, thus negating any benefit. :-( But cigarettes are still sold everywhere. :-O FDA, can you explain this idiocy?
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Holly Says:
For the time being you can still find Asthmanefrin over the counter at eBay and Walmart. {aff link}
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