I have been taking Drixoral for thirty years. After numerous rounds of allergy tests, injections and medication changes, the allergists have advised me to return to what works for me. I just found out today that Drixoral is being discontinued due to the sudaphed-drug dealer connection. The ingredient that I need is the dexbrompheniramine maleate. Are their any alternatives with this antihistamine available? This is peak allergy season for me.
Thank you for your help in advance.
Sincerely,
Lisa Lake Roedemeier
This is the ONLY allergy med that works. After searching all over, the only word I have is that the Schering-Plough HealthCare Products Inc. is discontinuing this line because 'their other product lines create more revenue'- per a pharmacist. I too have used this since the med was only available by prescription in the early 1970's. I've relied on it ever since. I can't find relief in any other product....
OMG!!!! I just found out from the pharmacist this past week about the discontinuation. But he told me they were going to "restructure" the ingredients. I too have taken Drixoral for my allergies since the mid 80's. It is the ONLY thing that takes care of my horrible allergy eye symptoms! I had noticed you couldn't buy the non-drowsey formula a few years ago...but never imagined this! I told my husband it I had known I would have taken $100 and bought all I could from the area pharmacies....hahaha, do you think that would have looked suspicious ie. the drug dealers connection. Well, if anybody finds something comprable I hope you post it!!! I scrounged around and found enough drixoral at my house for probably this year...but after that....aaauuuggghhhh......
I have had sinus/allergy problems for years and now am having ashma attacks. The drixoral has worked well for all the symptoms, and only today I was told by several pharmacists that this is being discontinued and will no longer be made or available. I also need help trying to get this ASAP.