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Posted by Ame Sans Vie on May 16, 2003, at 14:29:40
All except the 2mg, that is, though they'll be out shortly. Right now, the 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, and 1mg doses are in pharmacies!
Posted by Squiggles on May 16, 2003, at 15:12:59
In reply to Roche called me--Klonopin Wafers available now!!, posted by Ame Sans Vie on May 16, 2003, at 14:29:40
Thanks for the notice; that indicates an
awareness that this benzo is strong. I had
a devil of a time cutting to w/d (which i
never managed), but it would have helped to
have the 0.125 pill then.You say wafer; does that come with a
prayer brochure? just kidding;Squiggles
Posted by Jack Smith on May 16, 2003, at 16:50:55
In reply to Roche called me--Klonopin Wafers available now!!, posted by Ame Sans Vie on May 16, 2003, at 14:29:40
Just wondering because it would seem to be a disadvantage if you couldn't. I like having the 1 mg pills so if I only want to take a half, I can.
The half life would be the same, right?
JACK
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on May 16, 2003, at 19:38:53
In reply to Can you split wafers? » Ame Sans Vie, posted by Jack Smith on May 16, 2003, at 16:50:55
I can't say I know much about the pharmacology of the pills, though I'm positive they could be divided. I don' tknow what else to say about his right now, but I'll fill you in when I make the switch in June
!
Posted by cubbybear on May 17, 2003, at 5:32:44
In reply to Re: Can you split wafers?, posted by Ame Sans Vie on May 16, 2003, at 19:38:53
You might also inquire about the price--I have this feeling that they're going to make us pay for the "privilege" of having fine-tuned doses like .125mg. and .25 mg.
For example, Ask your pharmacy what you'd pay for 100 of the regular .5 mg. tabs and what you'd pay for 100 of the .5 mg. wafers. If there's a big difference, it would probably mean we're paying for the R&D, etc. of the lower-dose wafers. I'm not an economist. Just being skeptical and hope I'm making sense.
Posted by judy1 on May 17, 2003, at 11:57:32
In reply to Re: Klonopin wafers » Ame Sans Vie, posted by cubbybear on May 17, 2003, at 5:32:44
I agree, since benzos are off patent, this is just another way for Roche to make some bucks. I've been taking klonopin and other benzos sub-ling for years, so I'm not willing to spend the extra bucks for a better tasting version. thanks for posting the news- judy
Posted by Squiggles on May 18, 2003, at 9:21:43
In reply to Re: Klonopin wafers » Ame Sans Vie, posted by judy1 on May 17, 2003, at 11:57:32
I think there might be a great advantage
to this - it is easier to cut if you wish
to withdraw and the 0.50mg pill is a very
large potion; one can cut that, but even
the crumbs will make a difference in effect.
Perhaps there is money to be made, but
if there is an advantage, i have no objections.
Drug companies are not government charities.
Posted by judy1 on May 18, 2003, at 17:15:36
In reply to Re: Klonopin wafers » judy1, posted by Squiggles on May 18, 2003, at 9:21:43
you're right, it should really help if someone wants to taper off- especially at the lower doses. I think paxil makes a liquid form for this purpose, does anyone know of any other meds that have liquid forms for tapering? thanks-judy
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