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A short time later, the callers show up at the store with four or five people in tow. Do they have a chronic condition, such as high-blood pressure, that could worsen if they take Sudafed? But most times, Neurman said, he and other pharmacists are too busy to confront customers whom they suspect are buying the cold medicine with plans to cook meth.
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians constantly grapple with how to handle suspicious customers who buy medications that contain pseudoephedrine, a key meth-making ingredient, he said. Neurman said Rite Aid pharmacies display some pseudoephedrine products, but not the "long-lasting" hour and hour versions. The pharmacies keep the nasal decongestant behind the counter, and people must sign a log and show an ID to buy pseudoephedrine.
Neurman, who also serves on the task force, recommended legislation that would require a prescription for Sudafed 12 Hour and 24 Hour, Claritin-D 24 Hour and Allegra-D 24 Hour. Other medications that contain pseudoephedrine in lower concentrations, such as Sudafed 4 Hour, should continue to be made available without a prescription, he said. He suggested that pharmacies be required to post large signs that alert people that they could face fines and criminal penalties if they misuse pseudoephedrine.
Kanawha County law enforcement agencies have seized more than meth labs this year, a record number. Bridget Lambert, a task force member who works for the West Virginia Retailers Association, Lambert predicted pseudoephedrine, as a prescription drug, would be continue to be diverted to make meth. Lambert suggested that West Virginia set up a "meth offender registry" that would block people from purchasing the cold medication if they're convicted of meth-related crimes. Brad Henry about the county's prescription drug problem.
Henry said many teenagers obtain prescription pills illegally at area schools. Last week, Perdue praised the U. Food and Drug Administration for proposing tougher rules on hydrocodone prescription refills.
Perdue, who did not attend the task force meeting, acknowledged Tuesday that he opposed the West Virginia bill, saying he wanted to wait for the federal government to pass hydrocodone restrictions that cover all states. West Virginia has the highest drug overdose rate in the nation. Yes, Sudafed PE is different from Sudafed.
Sudafed contains the active ingredient Pseudoephedrine, while the active ingredient in Sudafed PE is Phenylephrine. In response to the issue of misuse of pseudoephedrine-containing products, many companies are voluntarily re-formulating their products to exclude phenylpropanolamine, ephedrine, and pseudoephedrine. What are all the products that include the ingredients affected by this new law?
The FDA recommends that consumers read the labels of OTC drug products to determine if the product contains pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine. FDA believes this to be the most accurate method for determining the contents of OTC products rather than providing an incomplete or out-of-date list of products that may have already been reformulated and no longer contain these ingredients. Products containing pseudoephedrine are already considered prescription controlled substances in my state.
Does this new law change that status? In response to the misuse of methamphetamine, many state governments have issued regulations controlling the sale of these products. This should not effect the restrictions already placed in your state.
I have chronic sinus problems. Will I be limited from getting the amount of pseudoephedrine I need? Yes, with this new law there will be limits on the number of tablets of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine that can be purchased in a day period. Currently, there are no substantial clinical studies comparing Claritin and Claritin-D. Instead, one study from the compared hour Claritin-D and hour Claritin-D.
Both drugs were significantly effective for treating nasal stuffiness and a runny nose compared to a placebo. The hour Claritin-D was found to be comparable to hour Claritin-D in efficacy while producing less insomnia.
One allergy study found that relief of sneezing and congestion was marginally better with cetirizine. Loratadine and cetirizine did not have significant differences in side effects according to the study. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to determine which OTC Claritin may be best for you.
Depending on your overall symptoms, your healthcare provider may recommend one version over the other, especially if you have nasal congestion. Claritin is an OTC brand-name drug that is widely available in generic form. Generic loratadine can be found at most pharmacies, retailers, and grocery stores.
Most Medicare and insurance plans may not cover Claritin. Claritin-D is not generally covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. However, you can use a SingleCare discount card for generic Claritin-D to save much more. Get a prescription coupon. The most common side effects of Claritin and Claritin-D include headache, drowsiness, fatigue, and dry mouth. Other common side effects of these drugs include nervousness and dizziness.
Claritin-D may also cause insomnia or trouble sleeping as well as excitability due to the stimulant nature of pseudoephedrine.
Pseudoephedrine may also alter or increase blood pressure, especially in those with a medical history of high blood pressure. Serious side effects can include allergic reactions to any of the ingredients in Claritin or Claritin-D. These adverse effects include difficulty breathing, chest tightening, hives, and wheezing. If you experience these side effects, seek medical attention immediately. This may not be a complete list. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for possible side effects.
Claritin and Claritin-D both contain loratadine, which has the potential to interact with several drugs.
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