Pharmacy Refuses To Stock Qualitest, Which Is The Only Kind That Works For Me
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I have two medications that are made by Qualitest (which I understand both have been moved to other Pharmaceutical Co.) 1. Hydrocodone 10/325 cannot find locally in Qualitest brand so I have been prescribed Mallinckrodt. They cause my ears to ring at an extremely high level that I can't think or do anything. I am extremely nauseous constantly. This ringing in my ears is driving me crazy. No pharmacy will get the Qualitest brand. 2. Phentermine (also the same situation), no pharmacy will carry Qualitiest brand. If the drug works for said person, is still being made and the said person has legal prescription, why isn't there a way to force the pharmacy to get it? Why are we forced to purchase drugs we know won't work for us? Are there any lawyers out there that can find a way to make them get these medications for us? I have Fibromyalgia and there is very little that works for me and my system. Please help me. I am close to beating my head against the wall to stop this ringing in my ears.

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I agree it is absolutely sickening the FDA isn't doing their job none of the generic Norco works anymore I am about to become homeless because there is no more pain relief . I pray a lawyer will get some balls and help us. This is absolutely sickening. The only one that last worked was qualitest and nobody will order them or tell me what pharamcy carries them.

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Re: Karen (# 69)

I know the new brand does not work carried by Walgreens. Walmart uses the same name brand as Walgreens. Now I'm thinking about switching to the CVS brand1

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Re: Michael (# 11)

the walgreen's here in Tenn use to carry the Watson brand which was taken over by Actavis which was horrible but the marking on the pill said watson now Walgreens carries the Mallinkroft not sure of the spelling and they have used them for the last 2 months and the pills do not work

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Re: myst (# 66)

If you find a pharmacy that carries what works for you, here in florida you can tell your dr, that you had to change pharmacies, because other one no longer carries it, they understand and hasnt been a problem here.

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No, you can’t force them to buy a specific brand for you. You can try having your doctor write that generic brand name and “no substitutions” but then you may not be able to fill it at all if nobody carries it. I used to use CVS. They are only allowed to order from one wholesaler and they get what they get. Last year at this time CVS had 2 wholesalers and I found which stores use which and traveled to the other side of the state to get specific generics. Then I moved and switched to Walgreens because their wholesaler sends brands that work. Good luck.

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Re: Kevin (# 1)

I totally get what you are trying to explain with shop around to get what brand works for you.Problem is in my area there is only a Walmart and Walgreens and an hour drive which I have to get a ride if I leave my area. So as far as finding the right brand not as easy to do. Next problem is if you are getting a controlled substance you sign a paper that you will only use 1 place to get your meds. It honestly never occurred to me to get my meds from the hospital/clinic that I go to. I could of but it is already to late because when I signed my agreement I signed I would only go to 1 place. The place I use to get my meds has switched the brand that works for me and it totally has changed my life so I get it, that it is frustrating.

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Re: Kevin (# 1)

I agree,yellow 10/325 norco the best,good luck trying to get it,if you ask to order.they look at you like your a drug addict loser,its getting worse

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Re: ThunderHeart (# 13)

I agree,yellow 10/325 norco the best,good luck trying to get it,if you ask to order.they look at you like your a drug addict loser,its getting worse

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Re: Comments (# 62)

You haven't spoke out of place... Please stay every voice counts... Also look at this.. the FDA needs to hear from you as well. I'm sorry if someone gave you a hard time....we are all in the same boat here.

uspainfoundation.org/news/deadline-to-submit-comment-to-fda-is-sept-10

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Roro (#60) --

I apologize for speaking out of place. Since I started the thread, I didn't know that the replies are not just speaking on my post. I don't speak on these things. I apologize. I am now convinced even more that this is not the place for me. You can have it all you want. I am deleting my profile and won't bother you again. I am so sorry.

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Re: peter (# 8)

What. medication are you talking about. hydrocodone and or phentermine are not for anxiety.Hydrocodone is for pain and Phentermine is for weight loss. You need to find the right thread so someone can answer your questions

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Re: Comments (# 59)

Who rattled your cage..... not once did i reply to your post.... You complain others didn't read your posts... Maybe you should read the rest of the thread.... Posts 48-40-35 all mention euphoric effect.... and that is just in this thread. It is also mentioned in other threads... Experience has taught me if something makes someone angry enough to post an attack that the post they attack hits very close to how they live... I have never given you a reason to attack me. It is as it is... Have a nice day and i hope you find an answer to your issue.

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Re: Roro (# 30)

Wow-you have apparently not been reading my posts because I have stated that I have spoken to the Pharma company, my insurance and doctors are working well with ME. I have this insatiable nature to do things for more than just myself. The situation needs to be CHANGED COMPLETELY. My original idea was to see if someone could tell me how to go about getting this fixed and it was not intended to be a whining pity party of one. I am sorry you don’t like to think outside of your little box, but I think I have the right to whine if I want to and you can not like it all you want. Geez, now does anyone have any suggestions about how this can be changed and where to start? I intend to do this for more than just my own reasons.

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What pharmacy in Lakeland FL sells qualitest products? Specifically, their Triamcinolone acetonide lotion, USP 0.1%? Need to know what pharmacy in Lakeland, FL carries it. Walmart and Providence pharmacy can no longer get it!

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Re: Comments (# 56)

Yes exactly!! What euphoria!!?? What a crock!! I just want the pain to stop!! Planting FALSE INFO!! I wish I got "euphoric!!"

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Re: Roro (# 41)

I just wanted to know who mentioned euphoria? I just would like to have a level of pain to deal with where I am not curled up in a ball, crying and on top of that having a hammer in my hand wanting to break my head open and make this ringing in my ears STOP. I do not take pain meds everyday because sometimes I handle it very well. Some days I don’t. I take them reasonably and the way they are meant to be. I have never wanted to have that euphoria like other people do. I like being in control of my mind.

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Re: Comments (# 52)

Exactly ! Right on .. great post .. I'm seeing alot of small mom and pop places open back up in my area.
It must be the excuse the. Big pharma tells their people to tell.. so basically lie to the consumer

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Re: Comments (# 52)

I agree with you 100%!!. Generics make me sick too and I DO NOT LIKE having generics forced on me! If I have to pay more for the better medicine, I will! NO ONE AND NO THING has the right to take this right away from me!!

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Re: C (# 51)

Brand only won't work anymore, the insurance will say you find it and pay for it, and the pharmacies say sorry our distributor does not carry it. Regional distributors in the US are controlling whats for sale and its usually the product that makes them the most profit.

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Re: Master Plumber (# 3)

Well I may not be being reasonable but they are in the service business. My insurance will only work so far and insurance is something I have to rely on. Unfortunately, in the rural area in which I live, the small mom and pop pharmacies have pretty much all shut down. They have retired, closed for one reason or the other or been over taken by the large, big name pharmacies. No, I disagree because the pharmaceutical companies I have spoken to ensure me the brand is still available and is available in my area. I have switched pharmacies many times and my doctor and insurance company have worked very well with me. It always bounces back to the particular pharmacy. If a customer pays and asks for a particular brand, that brand is available and ready to be shipped, there is no reason why they cannot make that order. It is not an unheard of thing to provide the right customer service. It is simply a matter of pushing a few more buttons on the computer these days. Not like yesteryear when tons of paperwork had to be filled out and mailed (snail mail) and wait for a return letter or package. It is not the same as those days. The idea of good customer service has fallen off the counter and been swept under the rug. People seem to accept anything as a "given" anymore. It is a shame that I cannot tolerate generic meds, I more than anyone wish I could. Purchasing name brand meds is very expensive for me and my insurance company. The pharmacy still gets what they ask, so why do they make it so difficult? I don't even like thinking this, let alone saying it, but I see a not so pretty end to this whole ugly story...Something that is not Godly accepted, but necessary. It will be the Pharmacist I write about in my note.

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