No more utira-c...need alternative!!!

[stodghilltgt]

My pharmacy just informed me that they are no longer able to get Utira-C. I take both Utira-C and Elmiron twice a day for my IC. Can anyone give me some suggestions on alternative medications for the Utira-C to discuss with my doctor? I have tried going without the medication, but I quickly suffer from painful flare-ups and spasms. I'm waiting for my doctor to call me back to discuss an alternative medication, but I would like to be informed of some options to discuss with her.

[floridamom]

If you are having spasms, the best thing is a low dose of valium to relax the vaginal area. Or vaginal suppository of valium. I know thats helped me in the past. Even some ibuprofen helps. Def. talk to your uro, they should have lots of alternative meds for you to try!

[Linda May]

Maybe a pharmacy in canada can help you? I hope and pray that you get the help you need hugs to you.:pray:

[Tuckersmom]

I take Urelle every day, and recently refilled my 90-day prescription. It works just as well as Utira-C did for me.

[kandicejo]

My pharmacist gave me UTA (http://www.drugs.com/cdi/uta.html) which is an equivalent drug.

[jane2]

I too use Urelle. it helps me much more then Azo. and I can take it every 4 hours when I travel per dr orders. Still doens't let me travle for hours on end. but better then before. I am grateful I have at least this.

LOL Am waiting for that to be backorderd.

[sabstory]

This is odd, I couldn't find UTA at any pharmacy, but they had Utira-C, so my doc had to change the rx. Crazy stuff. I hate that the Elmiron is hard to find too, because I am only in month 2 on it, so I don't know if it will help. It hasn't done much yet, still in lots of pain.

[Mothergoose]

I don't think it is available in Canada. I asked for it once and my uro looked at me like I had a third eye.

MG

[lexi2teach]

Tramadol Was the first alternative my pharmacist suggested. Then my pain doctor suggested the same. Ultram is the brand name. It feels about the same as Darvocet when blocking pain. I have a very mild floaty feeling from it if I overlap the doses, but it doesn't effect my productivity. Darvocet gave me no high at all, even with a double dose. That's why I liked it! Tramodol is meant to last 12 hours. My thyroid makes my metabolism is high, so every eight hours works for me, Start with 2 a day. You will be happy with it. VERY EFFECTIVE. Good luck.

Lexi ~~( :>

P.S. You need a script each month for it. No refills are given.