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Problem getting Nefopam

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Jan999
Jan999

has anyone not been able to get their prescription for Nefopam dispensed? When I took my prescription to the pharmacist he couldn't give me my full quota. He said there's a problem with getting the drug so I'm owed about 2 weeks supply and it's nearly time for my next prescription to be dispensed. Because of this I've only been taking it on a night. I also take codeine (I have rheumatoid arthritis) but Nefopam is great when I need something extra for the pain.

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  • Jan999
    Jan999

    Posted

    My pharmacist has now managed to source some Nefopam thank goodness.
  • elizabeth20203
    elizabeth20203 Jan999

    Posted

    Hello, I have just been put on Nefopam and was only given 19 and i am owed 71 as the pharmasist is struggling to get them, hopefully i will get some more soon. How are you finding them, do you think they are helping you. I have Septic and Osteoarthritis. I have had two knee replacements, have arthritis in both of my knees and lower back. 

    Elizabeth.

    • Jan999
      Jan999 elizabeth20203

      Posted

      I'm now getting my Nefopam without any problems. When I first started to take them they made me feel a bit drowsy but that's now subsided. I also take codeine phosphate and when I find I'm still in pain or I've had my daily doseage I take Nefopam and find it works well. That's the good thing about this drug it's perfectly safe to take with other analgesics. I hope your pharmacist gets your remaining tablets ok.
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 Jan999

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply. I am also taking Codeine and Naproxen. I will see how i get along.
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 Jan999

      Posted

      Hello, I have run out of Nefopam now and am unable to get any for the forseeable future, only had 19 as that's all they had, i have checked other chemists in the next town and apparently the manufacturers haven't got any and no date when they will be available. Was finding them helping with the pain as well. Feeling a bit let down now. 

      Elizabeth.

    • Jan999
      Jan999 elizabeth20203

      Posted

      Oh that's awful. There was a supply problem at Christmas but I thought they had sorted it out. With some drugs the pharmacist can go to a different manufacturer but I think there's only one who distributes Nefopam. I'm due to reorder mine in a couple of weeks. I'll probably have the same problem.
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 Jan999

      Posted

      I have tried three different pharmacists and two different towns  and none had any in stock. Nefopam was helping with the particular pain i was getting. I didn't get any sleep till 5.30 this morning. We will have to keep hoping it get resolved soon. 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 elizabeth20203

      Posted

      When my pharmacist couldn't get the Nefopam for me at Christmas he said to leave it with him and low and behold 2 weeks later he got some. I've since had 2 more prescriptions without any problem. Did your pharmacist say he would try again for you? 
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 Jan999

      Posted

      Yes my prescription is with the pharmacist that delivers regularly to me. I took the slip of paper that showed i was owing the 71 pills to other pharmacists. If someone else had stock i would of had to get another prescription from GP and cancel the other one because its all to do with who gets paid. So yes my normal pharmacist as prescription and will keep trying. Could do with a years supply in one go lol.
    • Jan999
      Jan999 elizabeth20203

      Posted

      It's typical isn't it? You find something that works and then the drug company can't maintain the supplies! I also take Naproxen and Codeine and find along with the Nefopam I can keep on top of the pain.
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 Jan999

      Posted

      I take Naproxen and codeine and gaberpentin and the nefopam was great the 7 days i had of it. I will let you know when i get anymore.
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 Jan999

      Posted

      I phoned my pharmacist this morning asking about getting the Nefopam, again they said that the manufacturer wasn't supplying, then this afternoon i received my 71 tablets owing, so where they got them from i don't know unless they phoned other pharmacists? Hope you get yours soon.
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 Jan999

      Posted

      I phoned my pharmacist this morning asking about getting the Nefopam, again they said that the manufacturer wasn't supplying, then this afternoon i received my 71 tablets owing, so where they got them from i don't know unless they phoned other pharmacists? Hope you get yours soon.

       

    • Jan999
      Jan999 elizabeth20203

      Posted

      Hello elizabeth. I'm really pleased you managed to get the remainder of your prescription. That's what happened to me around Christmas. The pharmacist could only give me part of my prescription and said there was a problem with the distributor then low and behold 10 days later I got the rest. I've just ordered my repeat prescription so fingers crossed however I would have enough to tide me over but in view of your problem I thought I'd request them. I'll let you know how I get on. You must be almost due to reorder again are you elizabeth? 
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 Jan999

      Posted

      Thankfully i have 71 to keep me going, will reorder in a couple of weeks. Good luck. 
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203

      Posted

      Hello, are you still able to get your Nefopam. I have just managed to get the last 19 they had left. Hoping to get some more soon. Just ordered another prescription. 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 elizabeth20203

      Posted

      Hello elizabeth I got all of my Nefopam prescription only last week so I was really pleased as you can imagine. Fingers crossed for you but it appears my pharmacist isn't having a problem at the moment. I'm going to carry on requesting it even if I have just enough to last another month because I'm so worried there's a problem again.
    • Jan999
      Jan999 elizabeth20203

      Posted

      Hope you do elizabeth. Surely if I'm getting mine ok it should be for you as well. Let me know if you don't and I'll speak to my pharmacist and ask him if he gets it from anywhere different.
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 Jan999

      Posted

      Hello, i am expecting some to be delivered on Monday, the pharmasist said they had some in stock. Apart from at the begining i have not been without. Thanks for asking. Hope your still getting yours. 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 elizabeth20203

      Posted

      Fingers crossed at the moment I've not had a problem again. I do find I have a loss of appetite when I take it which is a good thing at the moment because I'm trying to lose weight.
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