Minty Novospiroton

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I have been taking this drug 25mg X2 daily for over 5 years. Latest refill has more than usual mint smell and causes stomach gas and belching (wreaking and tasting of mint) along with heartburn ten minutes after ingesting. After this reaction upon taking this drug on this recent refill, I reverted to taking 2 days worth of previous refill (filled one month ago). No stomach upset or reaction. After this 2-day reprieve, I began taking once again the new refill. Again stomach belching, upset and gassy heartburn returned. Upon query by me to my pharmacist, I was told there was no apparent difference in either the supplier (drug company) or appearance, therefore, he then dispensed spirotonlactone through a different drug company.

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I just got a refill of novo-spiroton too. Apparently one big supplier is now on back order for their product, including the 100mg tablets (which I was prescribed). I got a big ass jug of 25mg pills today, and first thing I saw was they're tiny, orange, and reek like altoids. I called the pharmacy and the advised me their main supplier is on backorder, this new supplier will be taking over for a while. This dentist office flouride smell is really overbearing.

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I can see where that would be an annoyance,however, I don't know what else you can do, other than call other pharmacies in your area and see if anyone still has the other in stock.

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I experienced the same I phenomenon..I live in WV and this month's bottle of Spiro is minty and gets stronger each day...my pharm . had no info on this. I suspect it had been subjected to high temps or moisture and the mint smell and taste an indicator to pharmacists that they should discard it.

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