Midrin Where Can I Get It
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I have been taking Midrin for the past 10 years for migraines because I don't get any side effects from it and it works really well. Now all of a sudden the pharmacies in my area (3 of them) are saying that they can't get any or it is on backorders for the past 3 months. Do they still make it? I tried a different medication and it makes me really dissy so I really need to know how to get the Midrin. How can I get a presecription filled and where even in the mail would be ok.

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Re: JJ (# 123)

Red die causes nausea? Heck, migraines cause nausea.

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Re: Catherine (# 128)

This is absolutely true. The mfg was sent a final “cease and desist” letter last month (google Midrin shortage and it’s the very first result)

So all that’s left is what’s out there. That’s the truth. Grab it while you can

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Re: Aapman (# 121)

I was able to buy the last six in my town, but the pharmacists said there is no way for them to get any more. My suggestion would be to try shopping around at small-town pharmacies that may still have a few... then horde them! They are more precious than gold to most of us. Best of luck and I hope you find something that works for you.

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Re: kaati (# 126)

That's really interesting as I just got a local compounding pharmacy to make some for me. They used something different than the Dichloralphenazone but the Isometh is still in it. Not saying the name of the pharmacy. But worth a try to call some local compounding pharmacies local to you to see if they will compound it for you. If you find any, don't share the name online.

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Re: JJ (# 123)

According to the FDA notice, any drug containing Isometheptene Mucate would need to go through the new drug application process. Since a drug company would have to spend millions and 5 - 10 years to even try to get approval, it's never going to happen. Really sucks when Midrin is the only thing that's worked without major side effects over the last 20 years!

[1] FDA Notification Regarding Isometheptene-Containing Drug Products

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I've been having trouble getting the Isometh/Dich/Apap Midrin equivalent as well. CVS couldn't get it so I switched to Express Scripts, and as of today they no longer carry it either.

Some googling led me to a letter the FDA sent out in Oct 2017 that ordered any company manufacturing or distributing Isometheptene Mucate to stop. Therefore the Midrin equivalent is now illegal in the US. Every other option I've tried has had terrible side effects.

[1] fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/EnforcementActivitiesbyFDA/UCM610712.pdf

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Still cannot get it anywhere including Canada. I just had my Dr call in a compound prescription to our local compounding pharmacy. They use something different than the Dichloralphenazone (which they cannot buy but the replacement does the same thing according to the pharmacist). I have had them compound it for me before when the FDA first caused a cancellation and it worked the same for me.

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Re: Kat (# 122)

Midrin is my go to and I cannot get it filled anywhere. CVS told me they will no longer carry it. When I spoke with my doctor she said since it was not FDA approved and the FDA is cracking down on medications that Midrin will no longer be manufactured. I have no idea what to do. They listed several reasons for removing it from market like it contains red dye and causes nausea. All of which I think it ridiculous. I hope they get FDA approval and come back to market with it.

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I just checked at CVS and they said it was on backorder until July., My son has intractable migraine. I used to have migraines, too, but at that time I only paid $20 for 100 capsules. I don't understand how it got so out of control.

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Re: Ann (# 120)

I've been told there is none to be had in the US. Where can anyone still get Midrin or equivalent?

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I just had my prescription filled for Midrin (generic) at Walmart. Previously I had to go to a compounding pharmacy. My doctor called in the refill at the compounding pharmacy and they called me and told me they would forward it to Walmart because they didn't compound it anymore. My insurance did not pay, $45 for 20 capsules, but I am just glad I can get it easily again.

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Re: EstheticsLady (# 112)

I just checked express scripts and it says not available.

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Re: Roberta (# 117)

I have also had trouble getting it. I have been waiting since February at Walgreen’s just north of Boston, MA. My next predicted arrival date is April 13th.

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MIDRIN (GENERIC) IS AVAILABLE. At least at Walgreens. I have had no issues filling prescriptions in Walgreens in three different states (CA, NV, and KS). They even had it in stock, didn't have to order it. My UHC insurance covers this generic fully.

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Re: Packers04 (# 115)

You actually typed Midriff. Did you mean Midrin?

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Midriff is no longer on the market in the USA. They make a generic compound for it that I've gotten through express scripts, Costco, etc. It's Isomethept-Dichloralp-Acetamin. If you google it, you will see how many mgs of each drug go into the compound. My insurance covered it until this year. I found a coupon online that so far has reduced the drug from $239.99 for 50 (Costco) to $53.99 Walgreens. I paid $10 for 50 last year. The compound drugs are barely being covered anymore. I hope this has helped you.

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Re: Socialb1 (# 84)

I used Rx savings cards & have gotten the price down to about 2 dollars per capsule.

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Re: EstheticsLady (# 112)

I’ve used other headache rescue meds, but midrin is the ONLY one that truly works for me. Can you explain how I can get it, please?

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Midrin IS available .....I get it thru Express Scrips regularly. I’ve used it for 30 yrs , on and off, and there was a time when I was told it wasn’t available any longer. But I was able to get them after a short time. Express scrips has filled an RX of 180caps(3 months supply) for me for years. Midrin works well for tension headaches w/o knocking me out. Many insurance plans use Express scripts for mail order Rx’s.

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Hello, I am another migraine sufferer who was kicked off of midrin due to an inability to procure it. I will be moving to California in June, and would love to know the cost of compounding it and who I can go to.

Thanks!

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