Ellie - Thanks. The Canadian pharmacies have been complaining about their shortage since January as well. It's not like it requires plutonium or something valuable, so what gives?
The shortage is unfortunately nationwide, as there is only one manufacturer for this damn drug. The flip good side is that I'm not sure I even like it. It does address the seizures, but it's changed her personality some and also caused extreme fatigue. I guess because one of the components in the Rx is diazepam.
I was able to google the generic (clobozam) and found a series of letters from Canadian pharmacies blasting their Ministry of Health. They complain that the pharmaceuticals actively seek approval for dispensing these drugs but refuse to keep up the manufacture to meet the needs. I totally agree with them.
I have some friends with cancer that have difficulty getting their chemo protocols. I just don't understand WHY. Pharmaceuticals are making record profits, so if the demand is there, why not increase supply?
In D16's case, Onfi has addictive properties to it. It's probably going to be painful to get her off it. Ugh. And then we have to find another one that works, undoubtedly at the expense of pissing her nephrologist off. She's a great doctor but she sure does like to wield her hammer. Unfortunately, it's me who gets hit - because D16 will NEVER understand the consequences of kidney failure. I keep telling the Doc this, but she continues to try to get her to understand how important it is to drink. Blech.
BA - I toggled between your game and the Colts. Good for you! By the way, my other BB friend said he'd go with us. He has season tix and sold them, LOL. My cousin is still waiting to hear about whether or not he can get the suite. More later!
Good luck with Barbara!
TTFN,
Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
