I was reading this story about this man that died because he received medication online.

http://news.aol.com/health/story/ar/...569x1200309089

He overdosed on a muscle relaxant. I was wondering if anyone on here would get their medication online (like the DMDs) if they could cheaply. Right now for me, my insurance only covers $1500 a year on the injections which basically means they don't cover it at all. So, I'm trying to get into a research study. I just thought it was interesting, this story. I mean when you're in pain I don't understand why some doctors think its ok to sit there and suffer .

Monique

This is really sad. It's way too easy to get any drug through the Internet nowadays. If you've got the money someone will sell it to you.

My concern would be that you really don't know what you're getting. Personally, I wouldn't take any prescription drug unless my doctor had prescribed it especially for me and my pharmacist filled it.

The only thing I take that is mail ordered is my Betaseron.

I read - not in this article - that a lot of people resort to buying online because they do not get any help from their own docs.

(Like me)

I did not resort to doing that though because I never trusted meds from these sources and also heard stories of the drugs being intercepted and confiscated. I figured legal action wouldn't be far behind, and the last thinng I need is to be in jail, too.



I have seen these sites though and do not be fooled - the drugs are not all that cheap. The reason it's so popular is you do not need your doc to write an rx for them, so anyone can get the meds.

This is why I wonder where are they coming from? Are they legit or fake? and what's in them?



The *real* stuff is scary enough.

Aslo, I have not seen where you could get DMDs through any of these companies - they mostly have muscle relaxers and v!agr@ lol.

Keep in mind that this is one form of online pharm - I use a legit online pharm through my insurance (because I have to). They are no way the same thing. There is also an online Walgreens and Rite Aid, so think of it that way.

My pharm is a lot cheaper than a brick and mortar and any type of med is pretty much available through them. I DO have to have a valid RX (which I mail in) to get meds. If it runs out, they will call my doc for refills.

It's a good deal. My co pays are now up to $10 a month.

Well.. darnit, I have the muscle relaxants and I don't need the ED stuff That's why I'm hoping for the clinical trial even though I could get a placebo but it's not any different than now when I'm not on anything. I went from being a person that HATES pills and can barely take them to someone that swallows a heck of a lot of pills and vitamins to keep me going, well.. that and naps Everyday I look at my piece of toast or cheetos to see if it resembles anything, so I can sell it on EBAY and make big bucks.. well, a girl can dream can't she!

Monique

That would be my biggest fear, not knowing what I'm getting. I did have Betaseron for 2 months and put in for a needs-based assistance but also am trying for a clinical study for the oral medication. I can't believe the DMDs cost $1500-1900 a month. How is someone supposed to pay for this?? And, I have insurance, it just stinks.
Monique

I'm not sure if these links are all still valid, but this is a list of Drug Assistance Programs that I kept once upon a time:

1.) www.pparx.org

2.) http://www.rarediseases.org/

3.) www.edhayes.com/indigent.html

4.) www.themedicineprogram.com/

5.) www.pharmwell.com/indigent.htm

There are others too, and the drug companies often offer the meds cheaper for those who can't afford them.

Many people use online pharmacies, and in fact insurance companies require some people to because they can be cheaper.



In this story, the guy took too many meds, and that is what killed him . . . not the source. One could argue that he shouldn't have had access to them without a rx and then there wouldn't have been a problem . . . which may be true. However, he was a grown man, and if he isn't going to take the time to figure out what constitutes an "overdose" (no doubt there was info on that provided with the med), then nothing would have stopped him from being an idiot anyway. People have to take responsibility for their own choices too.

I know a lot of people who were refused a rx for LDN (and other meds) by their doctors, and went the route of getting it online. I don't personally like this method of obtaining drugs only because we don't know where they are sourcing the med . . . however, I threatened going this route when my doc wouldn't rx me LDN at first too. I said "either you give it to me, or I'll find it my own way". If I didn't have this option, I'd probably still be wall-walking, peeing myself daily, and crippled up into a pretzel.

Cherie

I agree Cheerie. IThe death was due to him taking too much. Not for other reasons that it may have happened - bad meds, the wrong meds or med interactions nobody had the chance to warn him about.

And afterall, as he had access to the internet, the smarts to locate and order this drug, I'm sure he also could have looked the soma up and figured out how much to take. Any of us can do that, and check for side effects and all that jazz.



Monique - I was the same way. Never took an aspirin. And now the FDA is cracking down on docs who hand out samples.



I know now I'm lucky with my rx coverage, but it wasn't that way with my last ins. They did not cover any injectables. (I am not/was not on any thank goodness) I would not have been able to afford it though. Do check into assistance, even if you don't think you qualify. You never know.

If that doesn't work, marry a railroader, lol.

I have a drug addicted sister. she jumps from MD to MD seeking rx. She goes from website to website seeking Rx. she lies, cheats and uses welfare to pay for um. No one at the welfare office reviews her monthly drug tally that the tax payers are paying for. no one says "hey, why do you have 12 rx for percocet? and 6 for vicoden?" some dumb on line pharmacy gives her fytentol patches! 50mg patches

my point is that if you want the drugs badly enough, you will find a way to get them. She is using LEGAL front doors, and illegal back doors. No one seems to be guarding either.

then I see people here in pain, and struggling to get their MD to listen to them, when they beg for help, and are turned away. It just isnt fair.