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Posted by ed_uk on February 11, 2006, at 12:16:34
On October 13, 2005, Xyrem was approved as an Orphan medicinal product in all EU countries. It is used for the treatment of cataplexy in adult patients with narcolepsy.
Xyrem oral solution contains 500mg/ml GHB. A graduated 10ml measuring device is provided to administer the correct dose.
Much scientific information on Xyrem is available here......
http://www.emea.eu.int/humandocs/Humans/EPAR/xyrem/xyrem.htm
Ed
Posted by ed_uk on February 11, 2006, at 12:36:43
In reply to Xyrem (GHB) is now available in the UK, posted by ed_uk on February 11, 2006, at 12:16:34
http://emc.medicines.org.uk/emc/industry/default.asp?page=displaydoc.asp&documentid=17364
Ed
Posted by Tom Twilight on February 11, 2006, at 14:32:51
In reply to Xyrem (GHB) is now available in the UK, posted by ed_uk on February 11, 2006, at 12:16:34
I never though I'd see the day GHB would be aproved in the UK for medical perposes.
Doubt it will be prescribed much here, but at least its available
Posted by ed_uk on February 11, 2006, at 14:39:21
In reply to You've got to be joking Ed!, posted by Tom Twilight on February 11, 2006, at 14:32:51
Hi Tom :)
Nope, not joking. It's approved as an 'orphan drug' though so it won't be readily available. I guess you already knew that though!!! Initially at least, it will only be prescribed by sleep specialists.
Xyrem was approved as an orphan drug by the European Medicines Agency, not the UK authorities. As a result, it will be available in all EU countries.
Ed
Posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2006, at 22:38:24
In reply to Re: You've got to be joking Ed! » Tom Twilight, posted by ed_uk on February 11, 2006, at 14:39:21
That;s great news I know someone who would definitely benefit from this med. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by willyee on February 12, 2006, at 4:38:21
In reply to You've got to be joking Ed!, posted by Tom Twilight on February 11, 2006, at 14:32:51
> I never though I'd see the day GHB would be aproved in the UK for medical perposes.
>
> Doubt it will be prescribed much here, but at least its availableDont be too doubtful,sounds to me,through this drugs who ordeal the UK has seemed to be right behind the US following suit.
First the US made the drug itself ilegal,then UK where it actualy was used extensivly as a prescription drug did the same.Then the U.S made all of its analougs ilegal,meaning any chemical substance that in any way ENDS up being GHB,.......UK follows suit.
Xyrem is no great invention,GHB was in prescription way before,if your interests suits you,one can google these drugs......
Gamma-oh......A UK based presciption form of GHB that came oraly in small vials,used in hopistals and for depression and alcholol withdrawal.
Alcover......A presciption form of GHB,easier to get then gamma oh,MAINLY used for alcholol withdrawal,this drug was quite popular.Available ages BEFORE we were uh eh lucky enough to be blessed by our great FDA with xyrem.
If anyone believes xyrem was ghbs first prescription venture here is a link to ALCOVER ,this is the ACTUALY INSERT that USED to accompany this drug.http://www.antiaging-systems.com/apruses/ghbalcover.htm
This was made ilegal when the U.S started its data rape campaign.Here is a link to one of the most known of the LEGAL ANALOLG products that were available AFTER ghb was banned,this converted to ghb,and was WIDLY used from people in sports,to depression/anxiety/alcholol w/d ..........and yess unfrotunly for us all recreational which is what always gave the law a easy reason to keep us from this useful drug.
This is the link,the product was part of the second ban on all ghb RELATED otc products.http://www.kaiulani.com/hiro/renewtrient.jpg
So finaly its quite sensable that the UK presents xyrem........and just as the U.S now permits this dangerous drug to be OFF LABLED as a docters discression for any reason,
Im sure in suitable time the UK will also follow.This is how the big picture makes sense.
Related links are.........
http://www.shaman-australis.com/~claude/gamma_oh.jpghttp://www.androgen-steroids.com/images/Pumpitexte/gama1.jpg
Posted by ed_uk on February 12, 2006, at 4:58:32
In reply to Re: You've got to be joking Ed!, posted by willyee on February 12, 2006, at 4:38:21
Hi Willy
AFAIK, Xyrem is currently a schedule IV drug in the UK, the same schedule as benzos and anabolic steroids. It's also a class C drug here, like cannabis.
Ed
Posted by willyee on February 12, 2006, at 10:13:57
In reply to Re: You've got to be joking Ed! » willyee, posted by ed_uk on February 12, 2006, at 4:58:32
> Hi Willy
>
> AFAIK, Xyrem is currently a schedule IV drug in the UK, the same schedule as benzos and anabolic steroids. It's also a class C drug here, like cannabis.
>
> Ed
Well personaly i think its a shame its held back from people who know they benifit from it.But im sure the powers that be know that ANYONE who knows enough about it to want it can shurly get it and well leave it there lol.
Posted by ed_uk on February 12, 2006, at 10:20:25
In reply to Re: You've got to be joking Ed!, posted by willyee on February 12, 2006, at 10:13:57
I'm gonna look on the computer at work (pharmacy) to see whether our wholesaler stocks it. I think it's highly unlikely, I imagine it has to be obtained directly from the manufacturer or something. I don't think it's as tightly controlled in the UK as it is in the US but I'm sure it will be prescribed much less here!
ed
Posted by willyee on February 13, 2006, at 4:24:26
In reply to Re: You've got to be joking Ed! » willyee, posted by ed_uk on February 12, 2006, at 10:20:25
> I'm gonna look on the computer at work (pharmacy) to see whether our wholesaler stocks it. I think it's highly unlikely, I imagine it has to be obtained directly from the manufacturer or something. I don't think it's as tightly controlled in the UK as it is in the US but I'm sure it will be prescribed much less here!
>
> ed
Well im sure you know that here it comes from a controlled pharmacy and your average pharmcist doesent have a clue what it is.My pharmacist assistant is my age,we actualy hang out toghter,lol kinda mean but recently a woman put her script in and asked the time lentgh,he told her they are running on a 30 min now,then after her i put mine in and said need me to come back,to which he replied "nah hold on let me get it ready and ill walk u out i need a cigarette"
But yeah it isnt in pharmacys here
Posted by ed_uk on February 13, 2006, at 13:57:49
In reply to Re: You've got to be joking Ed!, posted by willyee on February 13, 2006, at 4:24:26
Hi Willy
I forgot to look. I'll try to remember to look tomorrow. I doubt it will be listed though. I think it will be a special order.
>My pharmacist assistant is my age,we actualy hang out toghter,lol kinda mean but recently a woman put her script in and asked the time lentgh,he told her they are running on a 30 min now,then after her i put mine in and said need me to come back,to which he replied "nah hold on let me get it ready and ill walk u out i need a cigarette"
I guess you jumped the queue Willy :)
>Well im sure you know that here it comes from a controlled pharmacy and your average pharmcist doesent have a clue what it is.
I don't think you have to get it from a special pharmacy here. There doesn't seem to have been any hysteria regarding its approval.
Regards
Ed
Posted by willyee on February 13, 2006, at 15:06:01
In reply to Re: You've got to be joking Ed! » willyee, posted by ed_uk on February 13, 2006, at 13:57:49
> Hi Willy
>
> I forgot to look. I'll try to remember to look tomorrow. I doubt it will be listed though. I think it will be a special order.
>
> >My pharmacist assistant is my age,we actualy hang out toghter,lol kinda mean but recently a woman put her script in and asked the time lentgh,he told her they are running on a 30 min now,then after her i put mine in and said need me to come back,to which he replied "nah hold on let me get it ready and ill walk u out i need a cigarette"
>
> I guess you jumped the queue Willy :)
>
Lol actualy im a really outgoing guy in real life,when im social im very social and being from brooklyn i think people just like to hear me talk........lol i finaly got the guy to go out to it was a blast i hadent been to a party in ages,bad part was i lost my car and spent 2 hours in the AM walking around those HUGE mall spiral garages.
Posted by ed_uk on February 14, 2006, at 16:09:25
In reply to Re: You've got to be joking Ed!, posted by willyee on February 13, 2006, at 15:06:01
Hi Willy
I can imagine you being really confident socially when you're felling well :)
Ed
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