• Hot Saucerman@lemmy.ml
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    11 months ago

    I think allergy suffers already have known this for years… The stuff that works is locked up because it can be used to make meth…

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      11 months ago

      Yes, it’s pseudoephedrine that you want. Somewhat ironic that Sudafed got its brandname from it, but you can’t easily get the original version anymore.

      Edited: corrected for availibility of the Sudafed - thanks Blue and Cubby.

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      11 months ago

      A frustrating outcome. I used to buy 14 day packs of allergy meds and sometimes didn’t qualify to buy more two or even four days after I ran out. I don’t know what aspect of their restrictions allow this to happen, but it’s bullshit. Also, good luck if you’re going overseas for a month and need a full supply. I believe a doc can prescribe a larger supply, but I shouldn’t have to pay more money and time for a doc appointment to get that.

      • I'm back on my BS 🤪@lemmy.world
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        11 months ago

        One thing I’ve realized about US healthcare is that it would rather restrict meds from those that need them than to give access to those that would abuse it.

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          That’s definitely what they’ve done with opioids. You could have your bone sticking out of your arm and they’d call you a drug addict for being surprised when they give you a motrin.

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      11 months ago

      Any backyard chemsit can make meth if they are skilled enough

      Nile Red likely has the capability of doing that