Originally Posted by dllfo

Koala77, no problem. I enjoyed hearing what you have to say.

They told me I am not a candidate for any procedures until they determine why I quit breathing. CCHS (I was born with it) is the only answer. Also, opiates make it worse. That may be why they decided to give me the Nitrolingual. That and my history of dry mouth. I bought a large quantity of "Oasis" at the drug store, it has helped a LOT.

I fear mrsD is correct, the new pharmacists are computer and insurance technicians, not like the old days. One of their pharmacists told me he knew what it was, but the young supervisor did not ask him. He only heard about the confusion the next day.

One other thing for everyone to watch out for is the "Best used by date" (USA anyway). I have received NitroLingual that was best used by ..... next month. I refuse those. I told Walgreens to get me a bottle with at least a year left on it. It goes "bad" in Mar 2010. I have used them for a few months after the suggested replacement date. Someone told me a drug is still at least 90% of full strength on the "replacement date".

The U.S. Military has taken a hard look at these "replacement dates" and test the meds on that date. How they test the medications was complicated while I was watching it, let alone months later, but suffice to say, they feel they can test it and have confidence in the results. Some of their stockpiles of medications are well past the "replacement Date" and are still good.

Thanks again for the help mrsD ......Dave