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Posted by BRC on May 1, 2004, at 19:33:22
First I want to thank you for answering my post about how long to keep medication before discarding them. But I have a question for you. Well here is my problem! I have a couple of bottles of Klonopin left over from previous refills. The experation dates on the pharmacy bottles say they are about to expire in a couple of months. I want to save them and use them because I am on a tight budget and it takes all I can to buy my meds every month
You mentioned in response to my earlier post that putting them in the freezer may help preserve their potency (should I put them in the freezer or refigerator). You also mentioned that wraping the bottle in cling wrap would help. What is your opinion on what I should do.
Thanks so much for answering my previous post and thanks in advance if you answer this post. By the way I think your answers and info are GREAT.
Posted by chemist on May 1, 2004, at 22:19:22
In reply to To Chemist--I Need your advice, posted by BRC on May 1, 2004, at 19:33:22
> First I want to thank you for answering my post about how long to keep medication before discarding them. But I have a question for you. Well here is my problem! I have a couple of bottles of Klonopin left over from previous refills. The experation dates on the pharmacy bottles say they are about to expire in a couple of months. I want to save them and use them because I am on a tight budget and it takes all I can to buy my meds every month
> You mentioned in response to my earlier post that putting them in the freezer may help preserve their potency (should I put them in the freezer or refigerator). You also mentioned that wraping the bottle in cling wrap would help. What is your opinion on what I should do.
> Thanks so much for answering my previous post and thanks in advance if you answer this post. By the way I think your answers and info are GREAT.hi BRC, thank you for the compliment....the expiration dates you have are nowhere near the ``disaster zone,'' especially if you take care. if i were you - and i have been in your situation! - i would go with cling wrap around the locked down lids, and store in a dark and relatively cool (temperature) place, your bedroom drawer or, if you have a basement, in a box with your other stuff. keep them away from where the kids can get at them, that's the most important. second is light, heat, and moisture. that's why the medicine cabinet in the bathroom is bad news, but usually the first place meds go when brought home. in short, give a good shrink-wrapping, maybe stick meds in a zip-loc (in the US; don't know if you are stateside), and tuck away. you'll be fine for a while to come....all the best, and thank you again for the compliment! let me know if things work out.....chemist
Posted by Racer on May 2, 2004, at 0:53:22
In reply to Re: To Chemist--I Need your advice » BRC, posted by chemist on May 1, 2004, at 22:19:22
Most of the big pharm companies have compassion programs, that provide their drugs to people who can't afford them. Each company has its own guidelines, but you can check out sites like NAMI or Depression Central for links to the programs. Usually, low income and a need for the drugs is about all it takes, and most companies send the drugs to your doctor directly -- about a three month supply at a time.
Good luck.
Posted by chemist on May 2, 2004, at 1:05:21
In reply to Another suggestion, posted by Racer on May 2, 2004, at 0:53:22
> Most of the big pharm companies have compassion programs, that provide their drugs to people who can't afford them. Each company has its own guidelines, but you can check out sites like NAMI or Depression Central for links to the programs. Usually, low income and a need for the drugs is about all it takes, and most companies send the drugs to your doctor directly -- about a three month supply at a time.
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> Good luck.chemist here....racer is spot-on....another option is www.needymeds.com....and DO NOT hesitate to call the companies directly...they are more than willing to aid in your plight....all the best, and a kudo for racer! all the best, chemist
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