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03/26/2012 11:28 AM
powmia
 
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Does anyone know what is going on with Volatin Gel. I've had a script for 2 mths and can not find it in any pharmacy. All I know it has to do with the manufacture has back orders for it. What does that mean? It worked so well I hope soon they will start making this. Anyone else with this problem?
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03/26/2012 11:31 AM  Top
mem1318
This has to be filled, it is not an over the counter Rx. Ask your Dr if they has sample.

Post edited by: Realityworld, at: 03/26/2012 11:32 AM

03/26/2012 11:35 AM  Top
mem6526
It is called VOLTAREN Gel.

Here is some more information on it below.

http://www.voltarengel.com/consumer/default.aspx

03/26/2012 12:10 PM  Top
powmia
 
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I knew it was by prescr. only. Used it for several years. Just wondering if co. discontiune making.

03/26/2012 12:36 PM  Top
mem6526
What State are you in? Do you have a Walgreen's pharmacy?

03/26/2012 12:41 PM  Top
FibroCFS
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My co-pay is very expensive so I actually order it on bonanza.

I could never afford to use it for the amount of pain I have. I use it on my hands for osteo-arthritis. I could never have enough for the Fibro.

Post edited by: FibroCFS, at: 03/26/2012 12:42 PM

Tramadol 50mg AM Noon 6PM Fibromyalgia/Pain
Fludrocort .1mg AM & 6PM Hypotension
Zolpidem 5mg 6PM & 8PM RLS/Sleep
Gabapentin 300mg 6PM RLS/Sleep/Fibro
Gabapentin 100mg Upon 1st and 2nd Awakening at night RLS/Sleep/Fibro
Simvastatin 20mg 6PM Cholesterol
Tizanidine 4mg Upon 1st Awakening at night and 2mg AM and PM Fibro/Sleep
FemHrt (Hormones) PM Severe Hot Flashes

Voltaran Gel as needed on hands and rib cage.
Ibuprofen or Naproxen as needed for hands, arms, feet, legs, knees, rib cage, back.

D3 1,000IU & K2 90mcg - Sublingual
D3 Gel Caps 2,000IU AM 4,000IU PM
Calcium Citrate 2,000 2x day w/food
Manganese 10mg PM And Upon 1st, 2nd, 3rd Awakening At Night
Magnesium Taurate 400mg PM 1 Upon 1st Awakening at Night
Malic Acid 800mg AM/PM
Vitamin C 1,000mg 2x day
B1 Capsule 100mg AM/PM
Liquid Vitamin B Complex - Sublingual AM
Includes: B2 17mg, B3 20mg, B5 30mg, B6 2mg,
B12 1,000mcg, Folic Acid 40mcg
Benfotiamine 300mg PM
Chromium Picolinate AM

Bromelain and Broad Spectrum Enzymes before meals.
Cranbery Extract Capsule w/C 400mg
Omgega Fish Oil Capsule 1,000mg


I am not a doctor nor do I work in the medical field. My opinions and suggestions are just that, just what I think and have to offer that I hope is helpful to you. Always rely on your doctor when making medical decisions.

03/26/2012 05:41 PM  Top
Auntie3285
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I have used Voltaren Gel for 3-4 years now, off and on, and it truly does work well for me.

My last 'script for it was in September and they (Kroger Pharmacy) filled it with 2 large tubes of Voltaren . It was pricey even with insurance but pharmacist said my insurance ""only covered 2 tubes at a fill"" . Didn t make sense to me but I paid for and took the 2 tubes.

Therefore, I didn t need a new 'script for it when I saw PCP last week as I have plenty. We did talk about it but he didn t mention anything about possibly not being able to get it in the future. Now I m wondering what is going on also ....

Like RW mentioned, contact your dr. office and see if they can give you samples until you can get more with a 'script.

Good luck ~~~

Marilyn

03/26/2012 06:25 PM  Top
MoiraWolf
MoiraWolf
 
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I read up on it... I have osteoarthritis in my left hip, and it says it hasn't been studied for use on the hip or spine. *sighs* Hip is what I need it for!
I am not a medical doctor and any medical opinion I give is based on personal experience and/or research. It is not intended to suppliment or replace your doctor. Follow at your own risk.

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03/26/2012 07:49 PM  Top
mem1318
I have used it on my hips, thighs, back, shouder, arms, wrist. It did help me, just use it only when have too. Good Luck. By they way if one Dr don't have it ask another one of your Dr.
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