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Medication Alternatives?

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Any suggestions on what to do if a medication that is needed does not come in gluten-free form?

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lovegrov
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If it's something pretty crucial and if the company simply won't "guarantee" ingredients from its suppliers, I'd take it. Without hesitation.

If it TRULY does have gluten (a rarity), then you'd have to have a serious talk with your doctor.

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grantschoep
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I was just thinking this a few weeks ago. I have a "syndrome" that can only be held at bay by one drug(ok, they have found chemo therapy and steroids can work too...great). This drug, not only is extreamly expensive($3000+ for one month before insurance), but if I stop taking it, I can relapse and get really sick again. Only one company makes it. I was so worried it was going to contain wheat, I didn't even call them for awhile. I finally did and it is.

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grantschoep
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finally did and it is.

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It is Gluten Free that is. Thought I would confirm that. For those interested, the drug is called Gleevec, it was originally developed for Leukemia.

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domineske
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This pharmacy advertises that it can custom compound medications and has been listed as a resource for gluten-free compounding. I've never used them, but here's the website. Good luck.

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