cya
06-12-2004, 07:33 PM
I had lost my meds the day after I had them filled and when I finally found them after searching all afternoon... My husband had left my meds in the car all night and part of the day. The med is called norco 10/325. The bottle was hot and the pills were like picking up hot peas. The thermo reading in my car was 108 degrees! Yikes! I only take 1/2 of the pill so when I tried to break it in half it just crumbled to pieces! I called the pharmacist and she said they should be okay to take and the only thing that could have happend would be the effectiveness may have been decreased. That is just great! Like I want to take a pill that aint gonna work! She said my insurance would not cover them to be replaced. Let me tell you the medication was overheated and did not have any effectiveness. I am having to take 2 tylenol every 4 hours with these norco and it still provides no releif! I had taken them before and the pain releif lasted up to 6 hours! I think I may call my doctor. Have any of you had this experience with over heated medication? If so what did you do?
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Fiona_Jo_324
06-13-2004, 01:56 AM
I'm taking Norco's 10/325 as well. I tried to look for the recommended storage temperature; but couldn't find anything about storage temp. on the information pamphlet from my Pharmacy. But, I do agree they got way too hot. Especially if they're crumbling. It probably isn't a good idea to take them -- especially if you're finding they are not effective anyway. I personally think your only option is to call your Doctor. Others may have additional suggestions. Sorry, I wish I could be more help. :angel:
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waiting4acure
06-13-2004, 02:10 AM
Did you by any chance take the pills to the pharmacy so that the pharmacist could actually witness them? Possibly if you do that she may be able to call the insurance and state she has seen the consistency of the medication herself/himself. It is so difficult to get the insurance to pay for a lost or damaged medication, however when I noticed your post I called a friend of mine who is a pharmacist and this is what she suggested for you. :wave: good luck!!
wirry1422
06-13-2004, 06:59 PM
Norco 10/325 has of course 325 mg of tylenol. You mention having to take another couple tylenol every 4 hours. Be very careful on your total tylenol intake. Your daily intake should not exceed 4 grams (4,000 mg) although since you are a regular user of tylenol, you should stick to an upper limit of 2.5 grams (2,500 mg) daily to avoid permanent irreversible liver damage. Take care and watch that apap intake.
cya
06-14-2004, 03:28 AM
I appreciate your concern. I only take the regular strength 325mg 1 or 2 times a day w/pain med. Now without pain meds and before my injury, I have taken 2 of the 325mg every 4 to 6 hours. On the overheated meds~ I went to the pharmacist and she said I would need to talk to my doctor about calling out a replacement. She looked at me like I was a paranoid wierdo. Real good service there~
sgibson
06-14-2004, 12:08 PM
Cya,
I'm so sorry you are having this trouble. It would seem that since you have the damaged meds which you could surrender upon request, that there would be no problem getting a replacement. I know about all the concerns of "lost meds", but when you have the meds it just doesn't make sense. Sounds like your pharmacist doesn't give a hoot either. I mean isn't the whole point of pain medication effectiveness. So if it is no longer effective then it is worthless to you. Some times these people with years of education forget to use their common sense. I hope your doctor will help you out here. Take care.
God Bless,
Sherry :wave:
I'm so sorry you are having this trouble. It would seem that since you have the damaged meds which you could surrender upon request, that there would be no problem getting a replacement. I know about all the concerns of "lost meds", but when you have the meds it just doesn't make sense. Sounds like your pharmacist doesn't give a hoot either. I mean isn't the whole point of pain medication effectiveness. So if it is no longer effective then it is worthless to you. Some times these people with years of education forget to use their common sense. I hope your doctor will help you out here. Take care.
God Bless,
Sherry :wave:
cya
06-15-2004, 12:20 AM
I was willing to trade out the meds but she said by law they cant do that. So my doctor took care of it this afternoon!
sgibson
06-15-2004, 11:04 PM
Cya,
I'm glad your doctor had sense enough to know there had to be some chemical changes if the darn things were crumbling. I'm happy for you.
God Bless,
Sherry :wave:
I'm glad your doctor had sense enough to know there had to be some chemical changes if the darn things were crumbling. I'm happy for you.
God Bless,
Sherry :wave:
Shoreline
06-16-2004, 12:14 PM
Hi CYA, I know it's kind of late but I would have called the manufacturer and asked what happens to this med when exposed to high temp. It's pretty easy to find the manufacturer, If you look on your prescription bottle it will say who it is, It was either Watson's brand name norco which are yellow or their generic line which is white and looks like a regular Vicodin. Every manaufacturer has a website with contact info and most are very helpful because they actually apreciate you taking one of their meds. They may have been able to fax you some info about the consequences of improper storage, lost efficacy, etc.
So next time or for anyone else in similar crcumstances, give that a try so you actually know what happens to the med when your speaking to your doc or pharmacist. The internet does level the playing field. We don't have to accept meds with a pat on the head and no more info than this should help.
The info is out there. The manaufacturer of each med can be found in several places if not on the bottle, The Imprint code, there are lists of manufacturers, searching the name, or if you go to the needymeds.com website the manufacturer of the name brand product is listed for purposes of patient assistance programs for free meds.
You have a very kind and understanding doctor. Having the meds to give to your doc to be replaced was certainly a key in his willingness to replace, then you have the insurance problems as to will they replace the same script, but that can be worked around to with a slight change in meds, dosage or instructions.
Take care and it's nice to know that there are docs out there that still believe their patients.He sounds like a keeper. :angel: Dave
So next time or for anyone else in similar crcumstances, give that a try so you actually know what happens to the med when your speaking to your doc or pharmacist. The internet does level the playing field. We don't have to accept meds with a pat on the head and no more info than this should help.
The info is out there. The manaufacturer of each med can be found in several places if not on the bottle, The Imprint code, there are lists of manufacturers, searching the name, or if you go to the needymeds.com website the manufacturer of the name brand product is listed for purposes of patient assistance programs for free meds.
You have a very kind and understanding doctor. Having the meds to give to your doc to be replaced was certainly a key in his willingness to replace, then you have the insurance problems as to will they replace the same script, but that can be worked around to with a slight change in meds, dosage or instructions.
Take care and it's nice to know that there are docs out there that still believe their patients.He sounds like a keeper. :angel: Dave