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Norco Shortage In Michigan (Page 17)
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painfully annoyed Says:
Is anyone else having problems finding a pharmacy to fill their scripts of Norco? I have been taking them for a few years now for my chronic pain. I always go to the same pharmacy chain, and its always the same doctor who writes my scripts, but since the new law change no one seems to have them in stock. Some pharmacists told me it was a manufacturer back order. We are told not to go without our meds, but yet how is that possible if we can't get them? Anyone knows of a pharmacy that has Norco 10/325 in the metro Detroit area?
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Wow, so sorry you're going through that. I'm post op two discectomies and my biggest fear is that I'll have to end up fused in the way that you are. I really hope you get some relief.
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Flat on Back in Florida Says:
I am having the same problem like everyone else is, in NE Florida. I have had 6 back surgeries which have resulted in a total of 8 vertebrae being fused (C3 to T1 and L6 to S1). I have been using the same pharmacy for years. As an RN, of 31 years, I find this situation reprehensible. This action, by the DEA, is unfair to all patients that require pain relief. I am now flat on my back in bed until this situation is cleared up. I am worried that I may develop DVT'S (blood clots in legs) from being immobile. I am on disability now, since my last surgery. I truly hope this situation is resolved soon. I think it is unfair to put so many people in pain through this.
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Clarkston MI Says:
work in Highland...Very helpful, they do have some available. Hopefully, there are not sold out by morning. Thank you!
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jo Says:
We are all in the same boat. Nothing here in michigan at all. Just got my script and not able to get it filled. I have chronic back pain.
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Clarkston MI Says:
I will try Rite Aid, thank you..
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Clarkston MI Says:
Same here in Clarkston, Mi. everyone is out of norcos. I went to fill my prescription today, not knowing there was an issue. Pharmacy's are still unable to order them from the manufactures. They are still on back order. I will be calling the manufacturer. This is ridiculous. Its very sad that so many legitimate chronic/acute pain patients are suffering from extreme pain, intensified by dangerous withdrawls tonight. Thanks to the abusers and drug dealers. I am sure the ER's have been filling up. Shame on these manufacturers for not being prepared for this.
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Extremely annoyed Says:
Same issue here in Houston, tx. I just recently had a double spine surgery, due to degn disc disease. I have been taking norco 10/325 unfortunately for a few years now. I had 1 refill left that was prescribed to me before the new law hit in the beginning of October, but walgreens wiped all those out apparently, so I went to the doctor, got new scripts. I go to Walgreens and they are completely out. They didn't even have any substitutes to get me by. After visiting about 12 pharmacies today, No one could tell me when they would have it again. I keep getting, "its on back order". They really don't seem to care, and there is no sense of urgency. I called my dr. And asked them what I was supposed to do for I cannot simply just stop taking this medicine,it is not safe to do. They told me if I can find a pharmacy who can do a substitute they will write me a new script for whatever they had on hand. I got really lucky and found a Walgreens that had 50 left of the norco 5/325, however it wasn't in my neck of the woods, but the drive was worth not going through pain and withdrawl for who knows how long. I feel relieved for the meantime, but am worried for when it's time to refill again, I hope they get s*** figured out, bc it's not right to make the suffering suffer even harder, when they are not the abusers but really actually need it.
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anthony Says:
same thing in n florida. i have been to every pharmacy in my town. they said hopefully by monday. i have severe back problems and take 40-80mg a day just so i can walk. just took my last 10/325. this weekend is going to be really bad.
a tip to anyone about to go into withdraws, gabapentin is the miracle drug for withdraws. completely stops the worse parts, you can function until you get your rx filled. you will have to experience with the dose. therapeutic dose starts at 900mg a day, but is prescribed all the way to 4,800mg if needed. it is a very safe drug. i have 20 300mg pills, going to stretch them out, but if i had known this was going to happen i would have saved more. personally for me (your effective dosage may be different) taking 900mg 3 times a day makes it almost painless. no stomach problems, no pain, sweats, chills, etc. i hope this helps someone.
gabapentin is not a controlled substance. if you call your dr and ask they will probably call it in for you. call your dr that prescribes your pain meds, explain the situation and they will most likely call it in. if it is a pain management dr they will be aware of the off label use of gabapentin for wds.
Google "gabapentin for withdrawals" for more info. i truly hope this helps someone out there.
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condor Says:
MAKE LESS......LMBO NOT TRUE.....IT'S A PACKAGING ISSUE AND RELABLEING.............
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condor Says:
No they don't I called and checked !
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condor Says:
are the yellow ?
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Candy Says:
I hear that people who are on narcotic drugs can get a stroke or a heart attack. I don't know how true it is. I hear that every state don't want to fill narcotic medication. Good Luck, I hope you can find a pharmacy that will fill your scipts. The DEA should go after people who goes doctor shopping and abuses it and to people who are selling it. I don't know why they have to punish people who does need it and uses their meds as directed.
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Shorty Says:
They have them at rite aide on duck lk rd and 59
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Condor Says:
Yes I can't find Norco 10/325 either ! I've been to 7 pharmacy's a hospital pharmacy's. I called the FDA office in Detroit and the lady said its a manufacturing problem. Since the change from class 3 to class 2, the drug companies have to change everything !
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back pain Says:
Which one in taylor
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Fired up in Florida Says:
It is the same thing here in Northeast Florida. I think they are all lying ! Any suggestions ????????
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Elaina Says:
It's because of the class of drug change. It's now a narcotic (class 2 I think) and the drug makers have to make less of it. At least that's what a pharmacy explained to me.
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Bigs rig Says:
I called there. They didn't seem to think they were getting any in?
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lookinforwardtowednesday Says:
I called the pharmacy in monroe at the kmart and tgey are out too.. but my sons pharmacy in taylor on goddard rd between telegraph and beexh daily will have theirs in on wednesday.. :)
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