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I have been taking Midrin for the past 10 years for migraines because I don't get any side effects from it and it works really well. Now all of a sudden the pharmacies in my area (3 of them) are saying that they can't get any or it is on backorders for the past 3 months. Do they still make it? I tried a different medication and it makes me really dissy so I really need to know how to get the Midrin. How can I get a presecription filled and where even in the mail would be ok.

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I am posting a follow-up because I have been taking chelated magnesium as a supplement once a day and have not had any aura or migraines for over a month now. I had recently read that this helps with menstrual migraines, which I suffered from on a regular basis for several years. I take Solgar brand which is available at Whole Foods. While I'm not completely sure this is the exact reason I have been migraine free, it's worth sharing if it will help someone. I do have a "stockpile" of Epidrin that I have thankfully not had to dip into. I have experienced tightness between the shoulders, and the "beginnings" of a headache a few times, but it quickly subsided. Do an internet search on magnesium for migraine and you will find more information. Worth a try since Midrin and generics are not available.

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Thanks for sharing this. I suffer from migraines like this too. I am going to go to Whole Foods tomorrow and try this to see if it helps me.

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Can you recommend a doctor who will write such a prescription--for Midrin, or for its 3 components, or for the 3 component (with Chloralhydrate as a substitute for Dichloralpherazone)? Anyone in Minnesota? I have suffered from migraines for nearly 40 years and I have tried everything. Midrin is the only med that works for me. My family doctor tells me that he can no longer legally write a prescription for Midrin, so he refuses to even talk about options. I have the sense that he thinks I am trying to talk him into doing something illegal, which seems to make him angry. Thanks.

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Hi, I too took Midrin for about 20 years. They have come out with a new medication called PRODRIN, it replaces the sedative with caffienne. It is available by perscription and it works just as well. I had to tell my nuerologist about it. I found out from my pharmacist. I am grateful they didn't just throw out the whole idea. PASS THE WORD. There is a replacement!

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i found on another site in response to midrin being discontinued that a compunding company in delaware was still making midrin at only $1 a pill - its called safeway compounding company (you can google it) and they are OUTSTANDING!! you just need a prescription from your doctor for as many ppills as you would like and within a week they send it out to you by ups with a shipping cost of $10 - but these prices are amazing compared to what i was paying at the pharmacy hen i could get them locally - i HIGHLY recommend this company and suggest that you spread the word to any and all migraine sufferers everywhere ! their customer service is superb as well - good luck!

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Will Medicare Part D pay for compounded meds?? I need Midrin .. had been on it for umpteen years and great success for chronic migraines. So really miss it. Now I use ice packs to neck, and take two Excedrin Migraine tabs, and pray..... No lights (wear mask) and no sound, even cover my head to filter it all out!

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Just found out that compounded medications are NOT covered by Medicare or most insurance companies. Asked my local pharmacy who does compounding and that is what I was told... Also, pharmacist told me that compounded drugs, made specifically for the patient, are more expensive than most generic drugs. Just FYI....

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RE: the return of generic Midrin, where are you located? I am in dire need of Midrin and am eager to find it for myself. Using OTC Excedrin Migraine Tablets and they don't totally do the the trick. Having back-to-back headaches since the loss of Midrin....

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Please post!!! One company that now makes the generic Midrin is MACOVEN PHARMACEUTICALS. If your pharmacist doesn't know he/she can now look it up through this company!
Luck to you all.

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I just got my precious generic Midrin at my local pharmacy. Was expensive, about $35 for 30 caps. But worth it! I take an Excedrine Migraine tab with one an it works fine. :) That is, I take it at first bit of aura I get....

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JUST A NOTE --- Midrin (the brand name) was discontinued by some pharmaceutical companies, but it was on shortage. So now it is being made strictly as a generic. So call your pharmacies in your area to see who has it! We no longer have to suffer!

I just got my first bottle of generic Midrin at my local small-town pharmacy! Now no more suffering!

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It appears that there is more than one compounding pharmacy out there who should be able to put the correct ingredients of Midrin together.

Northbay Family Compounding Pharmacy
Fairfield, California
(707) 421-1117

Lee Davis Compounding Pharmacy
Mechanicsville, Virginia
(804) 730-9200

I guess you can give them both a call to compare their prices and services. They both require a valid RX in order to synthesize the compound, and they should ship to any address in the USA. Hope this helps everyone!

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Roy, Midrin is available now in generic form only at many pharmacies. My small-town family pharmacy has it and I just got my first bottle of it since it was shortaged! The original maker is no longer making brand. But it is generic, and they are the dark red capsules! JUST FYI :)

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Thank you Patricia, that's fantastic. Would you happen to know what the active ingredients in the generic are?

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The same as in old generic/Trade:
ISOMETHEPTENE MUCATE, DICHLORALPHENAZONE,
AND ACETOMINAPHEN .. Excuse spelling as I am dry-eyed and ready for bed. Hope you get what you need and everyone gets their generic Midrin back again! BTW, the cost for 30 caps was about $34.

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We live in Ohio and have been able to get Midrin from our Giant Eagle Pharmacy.

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Update #2 - Experimenting with Alternative, Good Result

Hi everyone...
I understand that generic Midrin is again available to some. Meanwhile I have been trying to wean myself off of it just in case it becomes unavailable forever, or any of it's ingredients. I'd been doing pretty good (virtually migraine free) for several months by taking a (chelated) Magnesium supplement daily. I used to have auras pre-migraine, and those have disappeared entirely. However, I did have to go to the emergency room about a month ago when my Epidrin failed (extreme migraine with vomiting). The nurse asked if I had ever tried Benadryl. (I had not). I also never realized the ingredient in Benadryl is the same as the sleep aid in Tylenol PM. I had read reviews about Excedrin from migraine sufferers on various online drugstore websites and decided to give these things a try. I have had wonderful results so far when I feel one of my tension migraines starting. I take two Excedrin Extra Strength Express Gels as directed (every 6 hours) and also one Benadryl Allergy Liqui-Gels as directed (every 4 hours). I am real surprised how well this is working for me (fingers crossed)! At bedtime if I still have headache symptoms, instead of these two meds, I will take two Tylenol PM tabs. They are essentially the same ingredients, minus the caffeine and aspirin. (So as to not have trouble sleeping). Worth a try if you can't get Midrin compounded, it's generic form, or are looking for an alternative. Good luck to all..

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Lisa - I've been getting by using your same method, using the Costco Brand of Tylenol PM in the evenings and using Excedrin in the daytime. Its not as effective as the midrin but my options are limited. Good luck!

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Just so you all know, Midrin IS NOW AVAILABLE as a generic. It's called Isometheptene, Caffiene, Acetaminophen or Prodrin. The old midrin had a mild sedative in it. I have also found the old type is being made again by Macova Pharmaceuticles. The problem that stopped production was that the old manufacturer was closed because they used impure or inconsistant chemicals. It is unlikely that would happen again too soon after all the hoopla it caused. Ask your pharmacist to help you find it. DO NOT pay the exorbitant prices being charged by pharmacists to have the compound made up from scratch. I have daily headaches and this is the one medication I can take regularly that doesn't make me feel stoned. If your pharmacy won't or can't find it for you, go to another pharmacy. CVS found it for me.

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Thank you for this information - my pharmacist ordered this for me. I don't know how much I will pay yet, but my rx coverage is very good.

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