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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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Sorry Paul--I see now that your insurance doesn't work at Walgreens--(did you check out of pocket cost?)--but I stand by the rest of my reply. If you do not have a Walmart--contact Macoven. They are quite helpful.

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Paul--Do you not have any Wal-Marts or Walgreens in Middle TN? Perhaps contact Macoven Pharmaceuticals via the internet and ask them where/how to get it in your area. That's what I did....

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Sorry, my question about location was to Kathy, who reported it available at her local Wal-Mart. Any other assistance with Middle TN would be much appreciated!

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Where is this? I can't find it anywhere in Middle Tennessee except unfortunately at Walgreens, where my insurance does not work.

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I have used Midrin since the 70's and it is the ONLY drug withOUT side effects that works for me. The generic may be the same but my pharmacist says it is NOT as the compounds are NOT in the same order, hence it is NOT the same drug. I only use NAME BRAND ONLY!

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Having optical migraines without pain, I found Midrin to be the only drug without bad side effects and it works so quickly! I never know when I will get one, and if I am driving I have to stop and wait for the drug to work...usually only about 10 minutes! Hope it stays on the market this time!

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We are working on a strategy to keep Midrin on the market for now and in the future. In order to do this, we are looking for users of Midrin who are willing to share their stories with us. We need users to work with us to talk about Midrin has helped them with their migraines and the benefits it offers over other drugs currently available. If you would be willing to share your story with us, please post back.

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The compounded generic is the EXACT same thing as the brand name, they're even made with the same capsule.

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The compound may be the same, but not in the same order, hence the generic does not work the same and the name brand.

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We compound generic Midrin here at Lee Davis Compounding Pharmacy! We use the exact same ingredients that Midrin had in it before it was pulled off the market. We include standard shipping for FREE. Give us a call to find how you can get your prescription for compounded Midrin!

Lee Davis Compounding Pharmacy
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804)730-9200
leedavispharmacy.com

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generic midrin in my town has become available just 3 weeks ago, at the walmart pharmacy. thank God. ask around and you will find it, as it seems to help so much with chronic migraines.

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Could you please ask your pharmacist for the National Drug Code for the generic Midrin you are getting? All of the pharmacies around here say that generic Midrin is NOT available. Perhaps a similar medication, but not the same formulation/ingredients.

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Thank you Val for the info... specifically the name & manufacturer.
Have 1-2 years' supply of Epidrin but will write this down and ask my doctor about it in the future if needed. Still doing very well with the Excedrin/Benadryl. :-)

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

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

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