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Substitute for drixoral

Posted at 2:38 PM on May 22, 2008 by lisalville, #6115
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
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Reply on 9:38 PM on May 22, 2008 by fouve, #1882
I have no clue. I've been searching as well...all Pharmacists say that the drug is only available in drixoral. And the Sudaphed-drug dealer connection? I haven't heard of this.
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Reply on 1: 7 PM on May 28, 2008 by elbow21256, #1912
I am in the same boat as you! This past few weeks have been pure hell. Have you found anything yet? My pharmacy and a few others in which I have inquired have been no help.
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Reply on 5:49 PM on May 28, 2008 by jreeves7, #1915
Help.....I am in same situation. Nothing else works for me for sinus headaches. All others cause severe upset stomach. If you find a suitable substitute, please post.........
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Reply on 9:35 AM on May 31, 2008 by honz54, #1935
Same problem - I just ordered some from Canada - we'll see if it comes as promised!
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Reply on 7:40 PM on Jun 06, 2008 by larvizu, #1966
I am also trying to find a substitute!!
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Reply on 12:44 PM on Jun 09, 2008 by honz54, #1971
ours came from canada today - seems to have the same ingredients(120 of pseudoephedrine and 6 of dexbrompheniramine) - just made by Schering Canada!
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Reply on 12:12 AM on Jun 11, 2008 by hjharris, #1982
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....
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Reply on 10:49 AM on Jun 22, 2008 by chappygirl, #2059
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......
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Reply on 12:14 AM on Jun 28, 2008 by dparks, #2100
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.
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Reply on 10:23 AM on Jul 03, 2008 by meg99, #2127
HELP !!!!...IS ANYONE ELSE HAVING HORRIBLE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS...OTHER THAN ALLERGY PROBLEMS ? I WAS TOTALLY NAUSEATED FOR MORE THAN A WEEK AFTER DISCONTINUING DRIXORAL AFTER 33 YEARS !! I COULD ONLY EAT SALTINES FOR A WEEK. LOST WEIGHT ! I STILL DO NOT FEEL RIGHT. TAKING BENADRYL TO HELP WITH THE NAUSEA AND "AIR POCKETS" IN STOMACH. I'M ALMOST "AFRAID" TO ORDER FROM CANADA...THEY MAY JUST DISCONTINUE IT THERE IN THE NEAR FUTURE !@# THEN WHAT ????????????
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