FDA to ban Primatene Mist

[A930Rocket]

I've been using it for years. My Doc says it's bad ju ju, but when you need to breath, it's a lifesaver.

Luckily I don't use it but every so often and durring allergy season. I found a couple that expired ack in 2006 and 2007, so I'm not over using it...

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by wellnessman

I've referred a number of my asthmatic clients to a free asthma nutrient/enzyme protocol which has typically been showing quite gratifying results. All supplies, support and tracking are free for at least 8 weeks. the site is (www). equilib.us Good luck.
PS I believe the free program is only available in North America.

1st post on the board is this?

Spammer?

[Crowbob]

I don't believe I've ever seen consecutive first posts, either. Grasseater then wellnessman.

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by Crowbob

I don't believe I've ever seen consecutive first posts, either. Grasseater then wellnessman.

Thought that odd as well but Grasseater has been a member for a little bit so likely lurking. Username does not pop up on known spammer list.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

1st post on the board is this?

Spammer?

First post promoting a website? Ummm, yeah.

[idontknow]

Originally Posted by 1968Cayman

Ask me why I'm taking 100+ lortabs a month rather than Darvocet. Thank you, watchdog groups. Like I really needed another addiction.

At least they upped your meds. You could be on tramadol instead. I think the darvo drugs were giving people heart attacks though.

[porsche4life]

Darvo was causing heart problems...

Lortab is about to be fiddled with due to the Acetaminophen. We are hearing that all Hydrocodone/apap problems will be capped at x/325...


So no more 10/500....

[Jagshund]

If I wanted to kill myself I can think of better ways than od'ing on tylenol. FDA should stay away from meddling with pharmacies and worry about more important matters like home-grown organic produce.

[Hugh R]

Considering it came up about 14 months after my original post, yes, spammer. But reminds me that I'll have to hoard the stuff if they don't change the formula. $18 for a month versus $90-$100 for the Albuteral prescription stuff. Sure sacrifice my health and wallet for a few milliliters of CFC. What about those who can't afford the $100 stuff? I guess they'll get it from ObamaCare.

[porsche4life]

Originally Posted by 1968Cayman

If I wanted to kill myself I can think of better ways than od'ing on tylenol. FDA should stay away from meddling with pharmacies and worry about more important matters like home-grown organic produce.

You aren't going to OD on the tylenol... All of the acetaminophen will kill your liver over time...

[wellnessman]

Sorry guys. I never though anyone would think it spam (the free asthma nutrient/enzyme protocol). I just thought it might be a useful reource for some and since it's free, I passed it on.
Wellnessman

[stomachmonkey]

Sorry guys. I never though anyone would think it spam (the free asthma nutrient/enzyme protocol). I just thought it might be a useful reource for some and since it's free, I passed it on.

Wellnessman

LOL, yeah I checked known spammer lists and you did not show up and the way it was written did not really scream spam but usually a 1st post like that is a red flag.

Welcome aboard. Where are the obligatory pics of your car?

[Hugh R]

I thought I'd post on this subject again. The FDA/EPA banned it effective 1/1/2012, but it started disappearing from shelves in November. I bought 5 at about $21 each, today they are illegal to sell and you can find a few on Amazon, et. al./ going for $100 to $200 plus per unit. The amount of CFCs from this source is miniscule. Luckily, I don't need them much. I can get real inhalers from my medical insurance for about $20 each. Without insurance those same other inhalers are about $100 each, It must suck for those without HC, maybe this belongs in PARF.

[Zeke]

You say you won't have ins when you retire but you will have Medicare. You should be able to get this stuff from your doc and then through Part D of your Medicare.

The EPA is what is left of J. Edgar Hoover. Perhaps Romney understands what needs to be done with those ass holes. Don't care if I sent this to PARF.

And you can always get it in Mexico where we can get most of what we need.

[Hugh R]

Yeah, I'm OK, it just sort of ticks me off that a low cost relief for many, many people is being denied in the name of Global Warming. Political correctness without considering who is actually being affected. I should have hoarded thousands and blown off the stock market. 500% return in one month!

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by Hugh R

in the name of Global Warming.

nothing to do with it

[A930Rocket]

I have several, but wanted to get more. Couldn't be found in Oct - Nov every time I looked.

[MarKoBrow]

Can this product be purchased in Canada or Mexico?

[jyl]

Armstrong Pharmaceuticals (owned by Amphastar) made Primatene Mist which is aerosolized epinephrine using a CFC inhaler.

They are supposedly developing a HFA inhaler for the product. Hard to say why they don't have one ready now, they've had several years (like, since 2004-ish) to develop it, and there's no particular technical obstacle.

There are other HFA-based asthma inhalers that are available by prescription. Apparently superior to epinephrine. Eventually some of those will go to over the counter.

Primatene Mist: Going, Going, Gone | Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics

Say Bye-Bye to Primatene Mist (At Least in its Current Form) - Health Blog - WSJ

Sure, each Primatene Mist has only a small amount of CFC. But two million users, emptying a dozen inhalers a year (?), it adds up.

Everyone thinks their own pollution is too small to matter.