Left my Meds in my car... - Pain Management Message Board

cya · 06-12-2004, 04:33 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?

Thanks!

Fiona_Jo_324 · 06-12-2004, 10:56 PM

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.

Jo

waiting4acure · 06-12-2004, 11:10 PM

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.

good luck!!

wirry1422 · 06-13-2004, 03:59 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, 12:28 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~