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The discontinuation of Midrin

By DragonsAngel71 Monday, October 22, 2007

Hello

I'm new to this site. I'm very glad I found it

My question is: Has anyone that had been taking Midrin for their migraines been able to find a medication that works as it did?

I'm not interested in taking opiates. I dont want an addiction problem. The combination of

Isometheptene Mucate, Dichioraiphenazone, &  Acetaminophen really worked for me.

 

Midrin break down ingredients:

 

Isometheptene Mucate, a sympathomimetic amine, acts by constricting dilated cranial and cerebral arterioles, thus reducing the stimuli that lead to vascular headaches. Dichloraiphenazone, a mild sedative, reduces the patient's emotional reaction to the pain of both vascular and tension headaches.

Acetaminophen raises the threshold to painful stimuli, thus exerting an analgesic effect against all types of headaches.

 

 

Now that midrin is no longer available i have no other choice than to go to the ER when my migraines get out of control. That cost about $500.... a shot of Demeral, Visterol, and Toridol. I know those are opiates and do work, but the after effects of them suck.

 

Does anyone have any suggestions or have you been able to find a medication that works like midrin? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Teri Robert, Health Guide
10/22/07 1:11am

Brand name Midrin has NOT been discontinued, only the generics were. You can find more information in Availability of Midrin for Tension-Type Headaches & Migraines.

 

Teri 

10/22/07 8:39am

Have you ever considered looking in a Mexican Pharmacy?  I hate to say it but it's a pretty common practice here in the Phoenix, AZ area for U.S. citizens to drive to Nogales, Sonora, Mexico and get their medications there to save money.  (They even have groups of senior citizens who rent charter buses specifically for that purpose.) 

 

I called my Wal-Mart pharmacist recently, because although the Imitrex seems to work well, my insurance will only cover 9 per month.  (I am getting 6-10 headaches per month and sometimes have to take 2.)  I couldn't believe that Imitrex cost $240 for NINE PILLS. 

 

I may soon begin going south of the border myself to get my prescriptions filled.  There are alot of scams, but there is also a presence of legitamate, reliable pharmacies who offer medications at considerably lower prices.

Anonymous
Marci
2/12/08 9:06am
Hi!  Midrin is not discontinued!  I just had my prescription refilled in October 07....and Thank God!  It is the best stuff I ever had for migraines!   
Anonymous
Anonymous
5/22/08 7:43pm

HI, I live here in texas and I was just prescribed midrin today, and today is may 21, 2008. So Midrin is still available!!

Anonymous
Anonymous
9/23/08 3:12pm

same here, was just prescribed Midrin today, Sept. 23...

It is obviously NOT discontinued. Maybe, go to a doctor who knows what they are talking about???

Anonymous
Anonymous
11/ 4/09 2:03pm

Don't go to the ER- is there an urgent care (usually out of the regular doctor's office)- they can usually give you the same stuff (with the exception of the really addictive opiates like dilaudid).  That was where I went- it was like $100... a lot less than the ER.

Anonymous
celeste Peckham
2/ 1/10 11:29am

I was just prescribed this for my migraine/tension headaches that do not go away.  I deal with the pain for 1 week to 3 weeks.  Toridol only helps a small amount for my headaches.  

 

I filled it and it was filled generic so I know that both are still available.   This was January 30th, 2010

 

If you do need to go to urgent care first.  I know that Providence here in Oregon has them and most are open until 9pm and open 7 days a week.

2/23/10 7:59am

You are the first hope I have had in that you found Midrin.  Thanks!

Teri Robert, Health Guide
2/23/10 10:18am

I spoke with someone at Caraco yesterday. Midrin was discontinued in October, and they will NOT be making it again.

 

Teri

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By DragonsAngel71— Last Modified: 09/04/10, First Published: 10/22/07