TaraMc9 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Are you finding that it's become increasingly harder to obtain? I was taking the Global brand after the Mylan didn't work for me, but the pharmacy said that it's no longer available. They switched me to Sandoz, but my blood pressure has been fluctuating between really low & really high since starting it. After doing some research, I asked if they could order the Apotex brand & was told that's not available either. I'm going to try the Midodrine from Upshire. Does anyone have experience with this particular brand? I am beyond frustrated. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raisin Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 No, sorry Tara but I want to say thank you because I haven't been paying attention to the manufacturer and now I will! Maybe i will see a difference as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahA33 Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I use Upsher...(Upsher-Smith Labs) and like their brand very much. Easy to take, can break into halves without crushing them.This is the exact color/type of pill I take, found a link for you.. http://www.drugs.com/imprints/us-5-212-10046.htmlBest,Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srb Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 There was a past thread about this - http://forums.dinet.org/index.php?/topic/26340-midodrine-backordered/Also, Lauren Stiles (of Dysautonomia International) looked into the problem and posted an update on the facebook POTS group recently. I believe she found that the one prominent manufacturer had stopped producing or run out and it caused an overall shortage. She was not able to find a link between the problem and the ongoing FDS approval process for Midodrine. If I can find that post, I will reply again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaraMc9 Posted April 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Thank you so much, everyone!! I really appreciate you taking the time to answer. And Sarah, I'm glad to hear that it works well for you. Keeping my fingers crossed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahA33 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks Tara! Best of luck to you also... are trying the upsher?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srb Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Oops, meant FDA approval... I was forced to switch to the Mylan brand for the time being 'cause it's all I can get, but I would like to go back to the Upsher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srb Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Just wanted to add that I talked to one of my pharmacists the other day and asked about getting back on the Upsher brand but he claimed that he couldn't get any other brand other than Mylan currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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