Guest guest Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 No, I didn't mean all, just ones I was being given; I was in the hospital at the time, and there really wasn't time for me to check on them myself. This particular physician had a girlfriend with celiac, so he was inordinately knowledgeable about the issues. But still... I do take gf vitamins - they tend to tell you right on the bottle, so no need to call companies, thank goodness! Thanks again, Tristan In a message dated 3/28/09 6:41:04 PM, flatcat9@... writes: If a doctor told you that ALL meds are GF, you may have a problem! You probably know to check vitamins, minerals, all OTC products for gluten content. H. **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220439616x1201372437/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 One of the most valuable things you can have is an educated pharmacist. Several years ago, I found a pharmacist that was willing to work with me, and learn about gluten, allergens, etc. The time I spent bringing her info and explaining our needs has been paid back 100 fold: all the way through my cancer treatment, every time I got a new prescription (some 40 total) the bag would have " gluten-free verified " written on it when we went to pick it up. Not only the pharmacist but the several technicians who work with her have both my allergies and my son's memorized, and they check out everything for us. Last summer we moved, and are now out of range for our favorite pharmacy. However, when I asked her for a recommendation of a new pharmacy, not only did she tell me the best one in town, she called them and taught them about gluten! As I said, an educated pharmacist can be a celiac's best friend. Maureen > From: flatcat9@... <flatcat9@...> > Subject: Re: [ ] -hidden gluten? > > Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 5:06 PM > In answer to your question, I've excerpted a couple of paragraphs from > celiacdisease.com. > http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/medicalguidelines/a/medications.htm > > " For both the consumer and the pharmacist, unless a medication is > specifically labeled as gluten-free, calling the manufacturer is the only way to confirm > the medication's gluten-free status. > > In prescription and over-the-counter medicines, fillers (also called > " inactive ingredients " or " excipients " ) are added to the active drug. Fillers provide > shape and bulk for tablets and capsules, aid in water absorption (helping the > tablet to disintegrate), and serve other purposes as well. Fillers can be > derived from any starch source, including corn, potatoes, tapioca and wheat. " > > Various lists on line give the gluten status of non-generic drugs. You can > find them by browsing " gluten medications " . Also, Clan.com publishes a > for-fee list of medications by gluten status, and another for brand-name foods. > > H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm glad you learned about this resource. Thanks for telling us that such an alliance is possible. (The first time I asked a pharmacist at a large Kaiser about gluten, he literally didn't know what it was.) I hope your health is good, that your cancer treatment is proceeding well. H.**************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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