Nasonex And Oxycontin?

[JLK]

Hi all,

I am trying to figure out he sources of hidden gluten in my life and am now thinking my Rxs might contain some. I can't get in touch with the manufacturers, guess I'll just keep trying, but in the meantime, if any of you know...

I take Nasonex (always namebrand, Schering, generic not available yet), and oxycontin (both generic--Malin or Endo-- and name brand--Purdue-- if the pharmacist is out of generic). For the oxy, both 5mg instant release formulation and 20mg controlled release.

Thanks

Judi

[grantschoep]

One good thing to try, for your medications and prescriptions is talk to your pharmacist. Your pharmacist is your best friend, they know way more about all those medications, even the over the counter kind, than any doctor. They can usually get down to the companies alot easier than you can over the phone.

I've been on so many medications this last few months, that all the pharmaciscts at theSafeway by my house know me by site, and automatiically check my prescriptions for gluten each time I drop them off. They are great.

[JLK]

Hi Grantschoep-

Yeah, I think I'm going to have to "inconvenience" my pharmacist. Hopefully I'll catch her in a good mood! They are so busy at this location... I could drive to another pharmacy I have used, but why should I have to drive another 20 miles just to be assured courteous treatment?

Thanks for the suggestion/encouragement. I have to start applying this across the board. I mean, asking people to do the "extra" for me... when I buy deli, I don't ask that they change gloves and wipe down the slicer, but I accept that I have to from now on (or go without). Perhaps I'll be pleasantly suprised when I explain why I have to ask for extra effort on their parts.

Judi

[JLK]

Here's a start for anyone with similar questions. This link takes you to a compilation of gluten-free medications with contact information. Nasonex is gluten-free and namebrand, Purdue Pharma, Oxycontin is gluten-free but I still don't know about the generics.

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