Re: Injectible Cocktail Update + Transdermal Cream/Patch Question

[Guest guest]

My understanding is that medications on a patch is designed to enter

the bloodstream through the skin, and that creams generally aren't

assumed to act systemically. I'd be interested to see some links

about using creams for systemic medications. Unfortunately, I'd bet

the patch form would be more expensive than the cream.

Also, B-12 is very common in sublingual form - if you could get that

(generally pharmacies can formulate the sublingual lozenges for B-12,

or just get it OTC), you would avoid injections altogether.

Take care,

RH

> Hello all,

>

> First, thank you all for the advice and info you gave when I

started, it has

> really helped.

>

> The injectible cocktail is on the move, all the pieces are falling

into

> place.

>

> An unexpected thing happened when I was talking to the pharmacies,

et., they

> said I could choose between injections, patch or cream. I have

less faith

> in a patch because of an experience I had with one that was

> over-the-counter. The cream sounds good, since I have heard things

about

> this before, but for non-mito meds. I also noticed the websites I

ran into

> had a lot of info on creams for vitamins for kids with autism

(parents also

> trying to avoid the digestive side effects of pills). The cream I

have a

> little more faith in because of this. The injections I have total

faith in,

> but this would be 9 seperate injections, and there is no way that

would be

> good for me! The person I spoke to said that maybe I should do

part one way

> and part the other (ie. the B's in injectible and the others in

cream form).

>

> I am thinking I would be willing to try all in cream form if I had

> confidence that it is as good as getting to the bloodstream as

muscle

> injections.

>

> I guess what I am asking is does anyone have any experience (even

with

> non-mito meds) of using creams or patches for medication that

work? What

> side effects, if any?

>

> Any comments advice appreciated.

>

> Thanks in advance.

>

> God bless,

> Hazelpone

[Guest guest]

Laurie and Hazelpone,

I doubt that the pharmacist would make only ONE Patch at a time, even if it

were for someone to try. It wouldn't be cost effective for them to do that.

I know my patches come in a box of 5 so maybe she could order the smallest

amount possible. But that is a good suggestion!!

I had a slight problem with the adhesive when I first started using the

patch but then my Pain Management Doctor suggested that I spray Afrin Nasal

Spray on the spot where the patch will be placed about one hour beforehand.

And it works. And I am glad b/c oral pain meds were causing me even more

constipation. So she might want to try using the Afrin if she is having a

problem.

Also depending on how many times she must change the patch she will need a

new spot. My body absorbs the meds that I use in only 2 spots on my body. I

tried others but the medicine doesn't get into my bloodstream fast enough

to feel the relief. My doctor told me that others who use the patch also

have the same problem.

Good Luck Hazelpone!!

Ann-Marie

At 06:45 AM 6/12/2005, you wrote:

>To:

>

>Subject: Re: Injectible Cocktail Update + Transdermal

>Cream/Patch Question

>

>Hazelpone

>

>I would suggest trying one match before determining if this will work

>for you. I am unable to use the patches because of the adhesive. I

>hope you don't have this problem.

>

>laurie